Dear Elisha: Thank you so much for the very kind words about the book. (I'm the journalist who wrote it.) Your reaction to the unique, bizarre, and hard-to-get-your-head-around story of Christopher Knight was extremely satisfying. I'm grateful that you not only took the time to read the book, but also to create this excellent video. In fact, I was quite moved by your response. Such responses are the reason I write these stories. Yours, Mike Finkel
I bought and read this book after watching the video, thank you for writing it. You managed to get convey the experience in a fascinating and easy to read way, as well as get to the core of the experience. This year I've also read "Deep Country: Five Years in the Welsh Hills" by Neil Ansell, and while he wasn't a Hermit to anywhere near the extent Christopher Knight was, it felt like some of the things he said felt very similar. The issue I had with Deep Country though was it wasn't what I wanted from that kind of book going in. A lot of it is just talk about nature, and the stuff going on. I get it, the man lost himself there but it just wasn't that interesting when I'm looking for a book about solitude. You managed to put this experience together perfectly.
Just finished reading the book. Fantastic... Not a single campfire, NOT ONE! Amazing... I have already recommended it dozens of people. Chris Knight is a new personal inspiration to me. I hope he finds some form of content in our social world. Thank you Mike F., Elisha L., and most of all Chris Knight.
Crazy. I used to spend time up on North Pond in ME. There were always rumors about him and people would sometimes find some of there food missing every now and then. Wild how small of a world it is.
Just got me the book after watching your video. Thanks Elisha for this recommendation. It's purely amazing how Christopher Knight survived 27 years in the woods in solitude and describing it as the purest and most beautiful experience he was able to find himself into. He really made question my beliefs about being alone, not having much prosperity and not grinding the 9-5 worklife mindlessly. Solely mastering the task of surviving with no industrial-made stress whatsoever and just enjoying the unconditional connection to the universe. I'm not saying his way of living was the best ever nor should anybody live up to 30 years in the woods but i think everybody can be inspired by Chris' minimalistic and stoic approach to experience the beauty of life and i will surely reconsider my big term lifegoals and unfounded subconscious fears.
Now I fully understand the feeling I had sleeping on the ground in the mountains near campfire and why even after years from that happening I can't shake off the need to go back there, maybe not for long, but just to calm myself, rest from the society and burdens. Great video Elisha, as always
Im alone most of the time, i live in a cabin in a remote mountainy area. Atleast once a week i go to a secluded area in the woods a few miles away on my dirtbike. I pray and think about things. I truly believe in God and thats where tell him all my problems. I come out stronger and rejuvenated. The woods is a wonderful place but i probably wouldnt spend 27 years out there. Btw im half way through the book.
Lol I always sleep for at least 11 hours a day on weekends and I usually get at least 9 hours on weekdays and I spend at least an hour a day learning about new stuff and meditating. I'm also hyperaware when I'm in public. It's a lot of mental stimulation but it's not as bad as before. That still quietness feels like the peace of heaven and when you're used to that being on earth. When you look at life you only ascribe meaning based off of pain or pleasure which is just the opposite of pain. Without suffering there isn't much desire. Definitely going to read this book so much knowledge.
I went to a retreat a couple of years ago, all by myself in a small cabin in the woods. There was a fireplace, a sink, a bed and a table. They provided utensils and whatnot. Also healthy food was provided during the stay. I had a great time. Went there to walk in the forest and meditate.
Funny enough, I read an entire article on this guy and his 27 year journey. Very inspiring. It makes one reconsider the things they prioritize. Let me tell you there is no greater gift than knowledge itself. It is one of the only things that put my mind at ease.
Remember going to his parents yard sales. They had some modified police scanner I got that had a leather case. There's another hermit in the southwestern part of the state.
I am half way tru the book when i came across this post. Generally I am too lazy to read and prefered audiobooks. So a book has to touch me very hard in order for me to pick it up. This one is one of those and I can tell you that it will change the way you look at the world. In a good way and you will be doing yourself a favour in doing so. Its like a book which comes your way when you struggle to find answers you ask from the universe. What you will find here is hard to find anywhere else. Thank you Mr. Frinkle for sharing with us what you learned. Thank U2.
I completely understand what you meant about going into Walmart and your eyes watering and being aware of everything. I felt the same way the other day and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
Definitely going to pick this one up. Yo wisdom was dropped in this one, when you mentioned walking out in nature drops cortisol and stress it reminded me when I took my dog out to a place I knew and my mind was at such peace I was thinking about things looking at things I was really in tune with reality.
I'm so glad you said that about Walmart, the fuckin lights man. I have the same problem and that type of lighting is EVERYWHERE. It makes employment super hard as basically everywhere has that shit now.
Looking forward to buy this book. Elisha you are one of my favourite UA-camrs, your content is great and you help alot of people with it including me. All i can say is thank you
@@ElishaLong Don't know if you have already made a video about it. But i would like a video about why you shouldn't let a woman controll you, or make you do things that you don't want to do. Basically how you can find out if a woman wants to trick you into something, as we men are sometimes easily persuaded by an attractive female, no matter what.
I have the same thing in shopping centres and food shops man, it's sensory overload. I think it's just preference for mellow surroundings rather than a personality type thing with me, those places aren't pleasing whereas other shops can be nice to spend time in. I totally agree with it naturally winding down, I don't have the same response to those situations as I did in my youth. As to living on your own - I've been living on my own the last 2 years in a new country and it's certainly a strengthening experience. Peace Elisha, have a good week. I'll check this book out, thanks for the recommendation.
I've never heard of this book and it sounds right up my alley. I'm downloading the audio book right now before even finishing your video. I can't wait to check it out. Thank you for the recommendation!
Elisha Long not really, although I do wanna run another marathon this fall (I did nyc last year).. I got fired from my old job, then shortly after, went down to Brazil with friends for almost a month. been living off saving for a while.. running eating good and sleeping man haha
His stress levels may have been low at particular times. However he did state that when he was committing the acts of burglary he was stressed off the charts. This along with increased adrenaline and blood pressure couldn't have been good for him. Especially seeing he did around 40 burglaries a year, that's almost once a week. But I guess it worked for him in the end because he's still healthy
I feel so bad for this guy. I hate society, and what this guy did is literally the most inspiring thing I've ever heard. I'd love to disappear myself, just like he did. It's not because I'm a failure in life either. I've done alright financially, alright with the opposite sex, and alright socially in general in the past. I just don't like society. I don't like the notion of belonging to the rest of you, either literally or figuratively. To have the joy of escaping all of you for such a long time only to be thrust back into your midst so publicly would be the worst feeling ever.
The hibernating part - very interesting. Didn't know you could get the human body there. There is a Swedish guy, Markus Torgeby, that did this but in a more balanced way.
There's no woods around me. Only a small park. I've been alone for years besides work but I also crave to be out of this dense city. Constant distractions and noises are killing my thought process and motivation.
Yeah man lately when I read books I’ve been re-reading most paragraphs over and over again, underlying and looking up words in the dictionary. Like Hassan Whiteside (NBA basketball player) said “are you gonna cheat yourself or treat yourself?”
They gave him harsh punishment for his rubbery he steal only bits of foods each time to feed him self and some blanket ,No values in this things ,I mean 3 years under watch and sent to him to psychological center to fixed his mind !!!
hey Elisha, just a suggestion if you're still in love with fight club as i am, there was a sequal graphic novel called Fight Club 2 that i read and absolutely loved, that's all ill say
This seems to be life’s way of testing seeing who is made for the job while here on earth “adversity”. It’s true it’s like meaning is instinctual not optional, if you’re treating your life as an option you get that low feeling, you just know there’s something you should be doing that instinct gut feeling that’s say “hey man wtf what are we doing here, we meant fo some mo’! Some men even go find it If they don’t have it, adversity. My peace be with ya 🤙🏼 ✌🏼
i want to read books but i’m so impatient. i can barely read my readings for Uni, any tips/suggestions to stop being a impatient fuck when it comes to reading?
First thing i my head when i saw this man? "He escaped the matrix but he ended up stricken with male pattern baldness, how?" because the food he stole came from modern society.
Dear Elisha: Thank you so much for the very kind words about the book. (I'm the journalist who wrote it.) Your reaction to the unique, bizarre, and hard-to-get-your-head-around story of Christopher Knight was extremely satisfying. I'm grateful that you not only took the time to read the book, but also to create this excellent video. In fact, I was quite moved by your response. Such responses are the reason I write these stories. Yours, Mike Finkel
Thank you for the message Mike. It's really cool to see you here.
I bought and read this book after watching the video, thank you for writing it. You managed to get convey the experience in a fascinating and easy to read way, as well as get to the core of the experience. This year I've also read "Deep Country: Five Years in the Welsh Hills" by Neil Ansell, and while he wasn't a Hermit to anywhere near the extent Christopher Knight was, it felt like some of the things he said felt very similar. The issue I had with Deep Country though was it wasn't what I wanted from that kind of book going in. A lot of it is just talk about nature, and the stuff going on. I get it, the man lost himself there but it just wasn't that interesting when I'm looking for a book about solitude. You managed to put this experience together perfectly.
I just saw an interview with Mike, and I’m hooked! Gotta get the book.
Just finished reading the book. Fantastic... Not a single campfire, NOT ONE! Amazing... I have already recommended it dozens of people. Chris Knight is a new personal inspiration to me. I hope he finds some form of content in our social world. Thank you Mike F., Elisha L., and most of all Chris Knight.
@@patrickcarey162 A propane camp stove is a fire how can you idiots not understand that
Elisha "sometimes I think I have Austim" Long
Jacob Wash LOL 😂
@@syekbe I had to stop in rewind the video when I heard that lol
“A brush with the tism” 😂😂
Lmao!
Not funny.
I don't think anyone here would be mad if you hit us with that Amazon affiliate link.
Na dawg
Amazon goes totally against all these ideas stand for...... just saying.
Crazy. I used to spend time up on North Pond in ME. There were always rumors about him and people would sometimes find some of there food missing every now and then. Wild how small of a world it is.
I need to start camping cause I love being in Mother Nature. Thanks for the suggestion, Elisha.
Same, she’s tight
Just got me the book after watching your video. Thanks Elisha for this recommendation. It's purely amazing how Christopher Knight survived 27 years in the woods in solitude and describing it as the purest and most beautiful experience he was able to find himself into.
He really made question my beliefs about being alone, not having much prosperity and not grinding the 9-5 worklife mindlessly. Solely mastering the task of surviving with no industrial-made stress whatsoever and just enjoying the unconditional connection to the universe.
I'm not saying his way of living was the best ever nor should anybody live up to 30 years in the woods but i think everybody can be inspired by Chris' minimalistic and stoic approach to experience the beauty of life and i will surely reconsider my big term lifegoals and unfounded subconscious fears.
Now I fully understand the feeling I had sleeping on the ground in the mountains near campfire and why even after years from that happening I can't shake off the need to go back there, maybe not for long, but just to calm myself, rest from the society and burdens. Great video Elisha, as always
Dude your channel is a blessing. You're a blessing. Keep it up bro
Photogenic memory 😂. Great vid man
"A brush with the tizm" some Theo Von
Theo’s a legends
Im alone most of the time, i live in a cabin in a remote mountainy area. Atleast once a week i go to a secluded area in the woods a few miles away on my dirtbike. I pray and think about things. I truly believe in God and thats where tell him all my problems. I come out stronger and rejuvenated. The woods is a wonderful place but i probably wouldnt spend 27 years out there.
Btw im half way through the book.
Lol I always sleep for at least 11 hours a day on weekends and I usually get at least 9 hours on weekdays and I spend at least an hour a day learning about new stuff and meditating. I'm also hyperaware when I'm in public. It's a lot of mental stimulation but it's not as bad as before. That still quietness feels like the peace of heaven and when you're used to that being on earth. When you look at life you only ascribe meaning based off of pain or pleasure which is just the opposite of pain. Without suffering there isn't much desire. Definitely going to read this book so much knowledge.
I went to a retreat a couple of years ago, all by myself in a small cabin in the woods. There was a fireplace, a sink, a bed and a table. They provided utensils and whatnot. Also healthy food was provided during the stay. I had a great time. Went there to walk in the forest and meditate.
And people say our generation lives in the best times ever.... I say false. Our ancient forager ancestors lived in the best generation ever
Beware those who seek constant crowds for they are nothing alone. Charles Bukowski
Funny enough, I read an entire article on this guy and his 27 year journey. Very inspiring. It makes one reconsider the things they prioritize. Let me tell you there is no greater gift than knowledge itself. It is one of the only things that put my mind at ease.
Elisha, thank you, brother.
I don’t think you realise the impact you’re having in the world!
I went to live alone in the woods for a while when I was 18/19. It’s a life changing experience. Highly recommend every man to try it
Thank you for your videos bro! You’re really helping a lot of young guys out there man. I really hope you see it, thanks a lot bro!
Thanks a lot Yas.
Walmart has been "upgrading" their lighting to LEDs. So, you're not wrong, it's brighter alright. Especially in the produce section.
Remember going to his parents yard sales. They had some modified police scanner I got that had a leather case. There's another hermit in the southwestern part of the state.
I am half way tru the book when i came across this post. Generally I am too lazy to read and prefered audiobooks. So a book has to touch me very hard in order for me to pick it up. This one is one of those and I can tell you that it will change the way you look at the world. In a good way and you will be doing yourself a favour in doing so. Its like a book which comes your way when you struggle to find answers you ask from the universe. What you will find here is hard to find anywhere else. Thank you Mr. Frinkle for sharing with us what you learned. Thank U2.
Thought I was the only one who feels like that when I go to Walmart !
Elisha, just picked up this book yesterday and already read a few chapters and I’m hooked. I can tell this will be a great book, thank you brother!
I completely understand what you meant about going into Walmart and your eyes watering and being aware of everything. I felt the same way the other day and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
I have been thinking a lot about living in nature for a long time. I am going to read this book. Thank you, Elisha.
Glad to hear it man
Definitely going to pick this one up. Yo wisdom was dropped in this one, when you mentioned walking out in nature drops cortisol and stress it reminded me when I took my dog out to a place I knew and my mind was at such peace I was thinking about things looking at things I was really in tune with reality.
I'm so glad you said that about Walmart, the fuckin lights man. I have the same problem and that type of lighting is EVERYWHERE. It makes employment super hard as basically everywhere has that shit now.
One of my top 10, maybe 5 youtubers right now. Thanks for the great content every video.
Thanks Liam
What are your top 5??
Looking forward to buy this book. Elisha you are one of my favourite UA-camrs, your content is great and you help alot of people with it including me. All i can say is thank you
Thanks a lot for writing this Gaunter. Is there anything you'd like me to talk about?
@@ElishaLong Don't know if you have already made a video about it. But i would like a video about why you shouldn't let a woman controll you, or make you do things that you don't want to do. Basically how you can find out if a woman wants to trick you into something, as we men are sometimes easily persuaded by an attractive female, no matter what.
Just got it now, will be starting it today. Thanks for the share Elisha 💪
I have the same thing in shopping centres and food shops man, it's sensory overload. I think it's just preference for mellow surroundings rather than a personality type thing with me, those places aren't pleasing whereas other shops can be nice to spend time in. I totally agree with it naturally winding down, I don't have the same response to those situations as I did in my youth. As to living on your own - I've been living on my own the last 2 years in a new country and it's certainly a strengthening experience. Peace Elisha, have a good week.
I'll check this book out, thanks for the recommendation.
I've never heard of this book and it sounds right up my alley. I'm downloading the audio book right now before even finishing your video. I can't wait to check it out. Thank you for the recommendation!
Easy read man. Hope you enjoy it
Into the Wild is similar . Also a true story. Never read the book but the movie was phenomenal so I’m sure it is too
the past 5 weeks i been sleeping like a mfer (10-12hrs/night) and running 50 mile weeks.. feels great.i need to get a job soon though lmfao
Are you prepping for a race
Elisha Long not really, although I do wanna run another marathon this fall (I did nyc last year).. I got fired from my old job, then shortly after, went down to Brazil with friends for almost a month. been living off saving for a while.. running eating good and sleeping man haha
I need a job too hahah but don't give up on exercise
I want to go permanently in the woods. I'm just sick of my family and this world.
Dude Elisha you need to do a 10 day Vipassana sit.. you experience everything you just talked about in a retreat. You’d love it
I just finished listening to the audiobook, it was very thought provoking, thanks for recommending it Elisha
I live in Maine, very close to where he lived. He broke into my uncle’s camp.
Shit that's crazy
Elisha Long It was definitely strange hearing about it when I was a kid but I’d love to read his book now.
He did what lol
Definitely going to pick it up as someone with not much family and spends a lot of time alone. Great video
you convinced me with this, man, i'll check this book out
So in a way he was disconnected from people and the world yet he was connected to life and the planet.
His stress levels may have been low at particular times. However he did state that when he was committing the acts of burglary he was stressed off the charts. This along with increased adrenaline and blood pressure couldn't have been good for him. Especially seeing he did around 40 burglaries a year, that's almost once a week. But I guess it worked for him in the end because he's still healthy
Damn that was deep. I'll buy it i guess, thanks for the recommendation.
Absolutely
“Photogenic memory” haha
Hey, the guy's memory looks good in pictures, leave him alone...
described perfectly 🥰
I feel that, I've read whole books and months later already forgotten half the concepts discussed.
Elisha, I just finished the book and loved it! Thanks for the recommendation. Saw that Michael Finkel himself commented. How cool is that?!!
All of man’s problems stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone. -Pascal
Hey Elijah thanks for being a great teacher!
This books is amazing!!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!
Thanks man, I will definitely go to the library and ask for the book.
It’s great how places make people.
Thank you for the recommendation. Much love
Much love
Book sounds epic
Wow, I will check this out. Thanks for sharing
ngl Elisha u dont need to convince me if u even look at a book im buying it
Just subscribed to your channel. I am a Chris Night fan and a Mainer. Thank you for this.
Beautiful video elijah
Damn this book sounds really interesting wtf. You would have so much wisdom after that
Highly recommend it bro
Garlic boy back at it!
A brush with the tism made me laugh lol
I feel so bad for this guy. I hate society, and what this guy did is literally the most inspiring thing I've ever heard. I'd love to disappear myself, just like he did. It's not because I'm a failure in life either. I've done alright financially, alright with the opposite sex, and alright socially in general in the past. I just don't like society. I don't like the notion of belonging to the rest of you, either literally or figuratively. To have the joy of escaping all of you for such a long time only to be thrust back into your midst so publicly would be the worst feeling ever.
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Same.
Elisha, which specific insense do you buy? I bought some from amazon but it leaves my room smelling of burnt wood, not so pleasant
What scent?
This cone incense burning is called "dragons blood."
Elisha Long I was asking more so which brand? The scent is okay but I think the poor quality is what leaves the wood smoke smell afterward
@@jobbers206 I get my incense from a store called earthbound
Great stuff man
A brush with the tism
The hibernating part - very interesting. Didn't know you could get the human body there. There is a Swedish guy, Markus Torgeby, that did this but in a more balanced way.
Not hibernating. The wood thing in cold climate.
There's no woods around me. Only a small park. I've been alone for years besides work but I also crave to be out of this dense city. Constant distractions and noises are killing my thought process and motivation.
Great video
Yeah man lately when I read books I’ve been re-reading most paragraphs over and over again, underlying and looking up words in the dictionary. Like Hassan Whiteside (NBA basketball player) said “are you gonna cheat yourself or treat yourself?”
They gave him harsh punishment for his rubbery he steal only bits of foods each time to feed him self and some blanket ,No values in this things ,I mean 3 years under watch and sent to him to psychological center to fixed his mind !!!
Great! 👍🏻
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Posted as soon as I’m about to hit this evening walk
great videos man keep it up.
I'll add this to my list of stuff to read - thanks :)
love your videos brother!
actually NPR snap judgment aired a story about the hermit a few years ago.check it out
hey Elisha, just a suggestion if you're still in love with fight club as i am, there was a sequal graphic novel called Fight Club 2 that i read and absolutely loved, that's all ill say
Carl Newport have a new book about digital detox
Which?
This seems to be life’s way of testing seeing who is made for the job while here on earth “adversity”. It’s true it’s like meaning is instinctual not optional, if you’re treating your life as an option you get that low feeling, you just know there’s something you should be doing that instinct gut feeling that’s say “hey man wtf what are we doing here, we meant fo some mo’! Some men even go find it If they don’t have it, adversity. My peace be with ya 🤙🏼 ✌🏼
i want to read books but i’m so impatient. i can barely read my readings for Uni, any tips/suggestions to stop being a impatient fuck when it comes to reading?
Try to be aware of how you're training your brain to be impatient. Multiple tabs open, multitasking, instant gratification, in and out of social media
First thing i my head when i saw this man?
"He escaped the matrix but he ended up stricken with male pattern baldness, how?"
because the food he stole came from modern society.
You should read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.
i personally think he is insane.
Psychology and medical science has shown several times that isolation can cause severe damage. Humans, by Nature, are social creatures.
It is beneficial when you do it willingly. People forced into isolation or with no other option suffer.
How did he have books while living in the woods? He brought it with him since the beginning?
Stole them
Elisha, do you think that social media could benefit someone socially, and how?
Elisha what do you do other than UA-cam?
I honestly thought this was a camera. Great phone , they say the pixel is in the top 3 best cameras in a phone yet ( 2019 )
Elisha do you rent this appartment or does it belong to you?
Lady Death like in Over the Garden Wall.
You and andrew kirby gotta link up!
Yay Gang Gang Praise God
Read War on Normal People
I will look for War on Normal People . I will also look for this book on Audible
You got a new place bro?
Namaste, Love from India :)
Chris D'Elia lookin sharp these days
Hit us with the amazon affiliate link bro
Well howd he get all the books if he was in the woods
Stole them
@@ElishaLong well he had to have ventured out into a library or something ?