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The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Inside the Five Brewing Company at 5703 Main St. Sylvania Ohio 43560. 21 and over only.

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Inside the Five Brewing Company at 5703 Main St. Sylvania Ohio 43560. 21 and over only.

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

For readers of Jon Krakauer and The Lost City of Z, a remarkable tale of survival and solitude--the true story of a man who lived alone in a tent in the Maine woods, never talking to another person and surviving by stealing supplies from nearby cabins for twenty-seven years. In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even in winter, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store food and water, to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothes, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed, but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of the why and how of his secluded life--as well as the challenges he has faced returning to theworld. A riveting story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.

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Brandon Fields and Chris Morris opened Inside the Five Brewing in 2018, expanding the craft beer scene while joining an energetic and enthusiastic community. Downtown Sylvania, Ohio is the perfect fit for the casual brewpub with 18 taps, a full bar, and full service kitchen. More information can be found at https://www.insidethefive.com.