The Way of the Hermit: My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness – An Inspiring Scottish Adventure Memoir of Solitude and Resilience

by Ken Smith, Will Millard (Primary Contributor)

Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 28, 2026

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Reviews

[Kat Enad · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting story of Ken Smith's adventures and time living in the Highlands! He has many good stories of his adventures backpacking, then building and living in his cabin, and many, many wise words about life and how to treat others. Some chapters were page turners, others were less so, but still an interesting read on living off-grid!

[JM]

Did not finish at 73%

[Michelle Barker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started brilliantly, petered off after a while and was probably longer than it needed to be, but I still really enjoyed Ken Smith's perspective on life.

[Heather Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

lovely account of a life spent in the wilderness

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite preachy in parts.