The North Pond Hermit

[pastafreak]

If you've got the time...this is a little documentary about "the last hermit". He went into the Maine woods as a very young man, and was never seen until 27 years later.

https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/610459/north-pond-hermit/

Rather sad, as I found myself wondering what about his family...did no one miss him?

[Sqad]

I bet he tested negative to Covid 19 -;)

My family wouldn't miss me,except perhaps Mrs sqad.

[pastafreak]

One is better than none...
A few might even miss you here ;)

[jakep]

Very sad and very interesting.
Part of me is appalled by the small town attitude but when in that situation who knows what I would feel.
All one can do is wish him well. I suspect he is not enjoying life, but who am I to speculate.

[Sqad]

pasta, if that was Herman,they better go back into the woods and look for the other five Hermits.

[Mamyalynne]

Fascinating film Pasta - thank you.

[pixie374]

Looks interesting- it does make you wonder how people end up in this kind of situation.

[Mamyalynne]

Maybe there's more in this book, written by someone who had nine one-hour meetings with him whilst he was in jail.

Amazon.com User Recommendation

[Patsy33]

Fascinating, Pasta. Poor man, I wish people would leave him alone.

[Mamyalynne]

He's out now.

//After release, Knight met with the judge every week, avoided alcohol, and secured a job with his brother.//

[Patsy33]

Aww, that's good news, Mamya.

[Mamyalynne]

I certainly hope so Patsy.

[pastafreak]

Thank you for the link Mamya. The video and article left me with many questions.
The video was made back in 2014, so it would be interesting to have a follow-up.

[Gill1941]

Very interesting. Have just reserved the book at the library.