martha Keenan
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Michael Finkel:
I just finished your book and absolutely loved it. I'm a little surprised at some of the harsh reviews! It was extremely well written, avoiding sensationalism. Of course there are a lot of unanswered questions. There always will be. I think you did an amazing job considering the veil of privacy shrouding the Knight family. In your heart do you believe you'll ever be able to let this man "go"?
Michael Finkel
Hi Martha. I'm so glad you found the story of Mr. Knight intriguing. And I'm glad you realize that, with a man like Chris, there are bound to be unknowables. I think that's part of the story; it's part of life. You can ever entirely know another person. When I am gripped by a story like this, it is hard for me to let go, and I do believe that there will always be a part of me that wonders what Chris is up to, how he is feeling, how he is doing. And I do hope that he decides to send me another letter one day!
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Ross H
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Michael Finkel:
Hi Michael, I just finished Stranger in the Woods and was very moved by it. I am interested in your description of how hermits frequently experience a "loss of self.” This seems similar to what you hear from Buddhist meditators who reach a deep point in their practice where the concept of self also begins to dissipate. Did you notice this connection and if so what do you make of it? Thanks, Ross
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