Allison Ryder

Allison Ryder asked Michael Finkel:

Thoroughly engaging and interesting read. Thought provoking and has stayed with me for weeks since I have finished the book. I hope Knight is doing ok living as he now does. Do you think he will one day disappear again?

Michael Finkel Thank you for the kind words Allison. I too hope Knight is doing okay. I no longer keep in touch with him, but I believe that he has carved out an acceptable existence for himself. Certainly not as fulfilling as his life in the woods, but he is also (as far as I know) not breaking the law either. I sometimes think that he will one day disappear again, but I honestly don't know -- he's in his 50s now, and it requires a lot of energy and effort to remain in the woods, especially in winter. But if I do find out that, one day, he has simply vanished again, I believe I will smile warmly and I know I will wish him well.

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Jenny Sharp

Jenny Sharp asked Michael Finkel:

Michael, first time reader, long time poster. I read Stranger in the Woods and found it to be a wonderful story made all the more vivid because I am from the back country in Maine, or as we Mainers like to call it: Maine. More of a comment than a question? Thanks!

Novel Currents

Novel Currents asked Michael Finkel:

Mr. Finkel, Knight's decision to live his truth (for as long as he could), and particularly his ability to do so for decades in contemporary society, is extraordinary and historic. I am certainly a kindred soul in spirit, if not action. Is there any resource top-mind for those of us who would like to incorporate as much of Chris Knight's principles into an otherwise conventional day-to-day existence? Hermit-lite?

Kathyanngallagher

Kathyanngallagher asked Michael Finkel:

Hello Michael: Christopher, as well as his whole family, had social issues. The only thing I would've added to your book was a deeper understanding of the cabin owners whose cabins were molested repeatedly. I am glad that all is well with them now & hopefully with Christopher too. At what point did you decide to pursue this as your next book? T U for your investigative skills in fact finding. Kathy Gallagher

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