The Way of the Hermit

Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreamsGeographical

A most peculiar bookScotsman

Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man, one who has faced down his unpromising prospects and boldly lived life. For anyone who feels they are merely going through the motions, this book will make an inspiring readBBC Countryfile

A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightfulKirkus Reviews