The Way of the Hermit

In The Way of the Hermit, Ken Smith, a 74-year-old who has spent the past four decades living alone in a log cabin in the Scottish Highlands, shares his life story of embracing solitude and living off the land. Drawing from decades of diary entries, he reflects on his journey from working-class beginnings to becoming the hermit of Loch Treig, offering insights into his choices, his connection with nature, and the contemplations that come with aging. This memoir is a humorous, inspiring, and life-affirming account of a solitary life dedicated to the wilderness.