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One Man's Wilderness
- An Alaskan Odyssey
- Narrated by: Norman Dietz
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed... to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin... to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available... to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company.
Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man's Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. From Proenneke's journals, and with first-hand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.
What the critics say
"Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring." (Library Journal)
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- Patrick
- 2019-08-27
My favorite book of all time
I've read the written copy many, many times, but it's great to have the audio version so I can listen while I'm in my workshop. I never get tired of hearing Dick's words. I really recommend this to anyone with a love of the natural world. Dick is a true American folk hero.
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- Steven Sitko
- 2019-10-04
Exercise Extreme Caution
Exercise extreme caution! This audio book will make you want to appreciate nature, feel intensely relaxed at times and think about mountains. Mountains! With SNOW!
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- kyndakrazy
- 2020-12-22
Speechless.
If you don't have the wherewithal or the means to move to Alaska when you're finished this audiobook, don't start into it. Listening to the perfect narration of Dick's story and then not being able to go will break your heart.
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- Christopher S.
- 2019-12-12
A simple masterpiece
it's amazing how the journal entries of one man, no matter how simple... can keep you enthralled and interested for hours.
This book kept me company on so many car rides to and from work.
His way of thinking, his way of writing and his work ethic are all lost arts.
Bravo...
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- Peter Hendershott
- 2018-09-14
Great book
What a great book about a great man. Have been meaning to read this for a long time, thanks audible #Audible1
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- TB
- 2023-07-28
Story for the soul
I first saw a video about this book on YouTube and it got me interested in hearing more of the story. I don't meditate but this is as close as I've come. Putting this book on and walking in the park or under trees I felt I was there with Dick as he built his cabin and life at twin lakes. I predict this is an audio book I will listen to multiple times when I am in need of peace.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-03-04
Easily one of my favourites
This book will make you dream to leave the pressures of society and retreat into the beautiful and harsh clutches of the wilderness. The narrator fits perfectly with the prose. I feel I have shared in something intimate with the author…as if I were there experiencing the wonders of Alaska myself.
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- Rolly A. Chabot
- 2022-12-02
One Man’s Journey
Anyone who had subsistent living can relate with this man love of nature and able to experience it is an amazing story oh his heart.
Rolly
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- Ryan Cookson
- 2021-05-10
Wonderful
Just loved everything about this book I read listen nightly. It is a magical classic
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- Duane Morgan
- 2021-01-28
Beautiful
Wonderfully narrated, and interesting. I've always loved this true story and thus book gives it a ton more context.
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- Pamela M.
- 2014-10-10
Wonderful Alaskan Read!
A couple years ago I watched a PBS documentary on Richard Proenneke and was blown away by his story. He followed his dream by giving it all up to live in the Alaskan Bush.
The book is written as a journal, yet very captivating. I enjoyed his outlook on nature and found it interesting how he built his cabin with hand tools. He was a true adventurer.
I fell in love with this man as well as his book, story and lifestyle. I know I will revisited this book many times in years to come. A true classic, must read!
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- Jan
- 2013-07-28
Thank you Richard Proenneke
This was offered as a bonus buy book for me... so glad I gave it a try. In 1998 at age 50 Richard Proenneke retired to the solitude of Twin Lakes in Alaska. This book follows his first 18 months living there alone... as he builds his $40 cabin. His work ethic, creativity and true love of nature is revealed in the journal entries. I love his voice, descriptions and point of view. There is no plot... just daily accomplishments, interactions with the animals and joy in a handful of blueberries or pot of beans. So if you are looking for an amazing Alaskan adventure book this isn't it... if you truly love nature and are content to let the rabbits eat the pea plants in your garden because they were here first. You will love it!. He lived in the cabin for 30 years and it is now a Park Service historic monument... his nature films have been combined to make two PBS specials. I loved the pictures of his cabin I found on the internet. My only complaint was - it's way too short, I wanted more and first introduction chapter is kinda boring... his voice and journal starts in chapter 2.
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- Reuben
- 2013-03-09
Fantastic
There's little to say, listen for yourself, probably the most enjoyable book I have listened to. The book is well written, the story brilliant, and the narration excellent.
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- HS mom
- 2013-02-19
Favorite listen. Gifted it to a friend to enjoy!
My husband and I loved this one so much we gifted it to our friends to enjoy. Listening was like going on a retreat!
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- Joey
- 2013-08-20
Makes you want to build your own cabin
I enjoyed this story very much. I love to listen to stories about people carving their own place in nature and their adventures, successes, and problems. The story made me want to move to Alaska and try my own hand at building a cabin... until I remembered I'm more a car-camping type of person. I have two criticisms: 1. I didn't love the narrator, but he was okay, it's not something that detracted from my enjoyment, I just think there could be someone better. 2. I'd like to see ALL Audible books that have photo sections come with a pdf of the photos the way Bossypants and some others do. It's frustrating to know there are photos out there, but have to search on the web and hope you're finding the right ones.
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- Calle
- 2018-08-07
Refreshing
Makes you long for your own adventure. I've now listened to this book about five times. Once a year since I found it.
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- Auzboy
- 2014-07-19
Wonderful story. Exquisite narration.
Would you listen to One Man's Wilderness again? Why?
Absolutely. In fact, I have already listened to this audiobook three times.
What other book might you compare One Man's Wilderness to and why?
I am still raking through Audible books to find similar real-life stories.
Which scene was your favorite?
Just about every scene energised my soul and refreshed my senses. Notwithstanding this is a true story of a man who wanted to be close to nature and live his life to fullness, the vivid descriptions of this pristine wilderness, perhaps the last few places on earth, is a shot in the arm for anyone who is a bit tired of city life and yearn for something different.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I have never felt a greater contrast between what I see and observe during my commuting hours in a major modern city and what I hear through my earbuds! It's certainly left me with awe and a ting of jealousy!
Any additional comments?
This man's story is mesmerising, captivating, stimulating, and food for soul for nature lovers. Life is short and it's worth living it out like Richard Proenneke. For me, this may well be as close getting to these spectacular places as I ever can. I hope not.
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- Schmidt happens
- 2015-03-23
a great story
this is one of those audible books that a person could sit and listen to over and over again. need I day more than thank you?
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- Lisa
- 2013-12-23
An Absolute Gem
If you love stories about escaping to the wilderness and living a totally self-sufficient life with only the wildlife for company, you'll love this.
But what I loved most was Richards' unfailing cheerful, practical, philosophical attitude to everything that happened to him and everything he had to do. This is a guy who gets dropped off in the middle of nowhere and cheerfully sets about building a log cabin from scratch, making every piece of furniture; hunting, fishing and growing food, exploring the surrounding mountains - all of it with no help or company, except for the occasional supply drop and the local friendly wildlife.
There's no angst or hardship, no preachy-ness, just a genuine appreciation and love for his surroundings, and uncomplaining embracing of the fact that anything you want done, you've got to work out a way to do it yourself.
It's entertaining, moves at a steady pace, and the overall effect is totally uplifting and inspiring. Makes you want to go live in the mountains and build a log cabin yourself, even if you'd never thought about it before.
Hard to avoid the cliché - they don't make many like Richard anymore but you so wish they did.
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- raancdhyel
- 2016-01-07
Get it. Listen to it.
You won't regret it. If you want to be transported to Alaska and live vicariously through one man's gratifying story of carving a life in the bush, get this book.
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