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Off Grid and Free

My Path to the Wilderness

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Off Grid and Free

By: Ron Melchiore
Narrated by: Ron Melchiore
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Off Grid and Free: My Path to the Wilderness is the story of the journey Ron Melchiore undertook as a young man from the city, first to homesteading in northern Maine and then to living in the bush of northern Saskatchewan. He has lived off grid since approximately 1980 and speaks candidly about the joys and the tribulations of his chosen lifestyle. In this adventure, Ron shares the diversity of his experiences in an easy, humorous, and sometimes harrowing narrative. The book includes his hiking of the 2,100 mile Appalachian Trail in winter, bicycling across the United States, homesteading off grid, the terror of being surrounded by a wildfire, surprise encounters with bears, and more. For listeners with an outdoors spirit, people with an off grid and self-sufficiency bent, and dreamers who like to hear about adventure, Ron hopes to inspire others to "take the road less traveled".

©2016 Ron Melchiore (P)2016 Ron Melchiore Outdoors & Nature Personal Development Sustainable & Green Living Travel Writing & Commentary Hiking Witty Camping Wilderness Living

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Wonderful book about the life and struggles of one man's (and later his wife) desire to be away from people and close to creation. If you are looking for groundbreaking knowledge on how to live in the wilderness this may not be the book for you, but if you are wishing to feel in the New England voice of the author, the absolute love for the wilderness and its simple grandeur this is a read for you! I really wish this author would write more about the details of how he made his life out there possible. Much like the first work of any author, you may think the structure of this book is basic, but look beyond that and see the heart of one, truly and fully dedicated to the wilderness! Thankyou, Ron! Can't wait to hear more!

Down Home Memoir

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Loved this book more and more by the end. It was very interesting, because I'd love to live of grid.

great information

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Good book to listen to. Plenty of practical knowledge to help everyone interested in living a “simpler “ life

Good listen

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From the beginning I was kept interested and intrigued by how much one man and finally one couple could accomplish. This Book screams “ Don’t be afraid to take a chance” the rewards are priceless “

Excellent Book

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Overall I enjoyed the book. It was engaging at times and gave a picture of the trials and pleasure of life off the grid.

He tended to jump around in the timeline a bit, and it made it hard to fallow if I had any interruptions while listening.

What was really striking to me was how accomplished (through hiking to cycling the country) he was and the adventures he went on.

A very interesting look into a secluded life

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Awesome and inspiring story!
With accounts of thrilling adventures and great factual information. A must read for anyone who loves the outdoors or who is considering living a simpler lifestyle away from the noisy cities. I would recommend this book to everyone

Awesome and captivating yet educational story

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I really liked the fact that the author narrated the audiobook himself. Highly recommended for anyone that loves the outdoor lifestyle.

Great adventure

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Was not what I thought this book was going to be, but I was pleasantly surprised. The narrator did a great job, though I can see if some folk don't like him. His voice really adds to the story telling, and I felt like I learned some from this book. Highly recommend to anyone who likes living off grid ideas, or wants to learn more.

WOW!

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My husband and I certainly enjoyed the book and the little laughs we had along the way with the humor. We are homesteaders so we get it not quite as much as he does since they live in the bush. We live on a 30 acre farm and do grow a lot of our food. It is a great read if this too is your dream or you would like to know what it is like to live in the Bush. Thank you

Definitely enjoyed the book

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When I first started listening to this book I was a bit worried. My first thought was..Why did the author narrate this himself? Half way through the first chapter I realized that I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Filled with wit, humor, humbleness, and even some advice on living in the wild this book doesn't have any of the self - righteousness that I find in other books in the same genre. My advice is to listen to the audio version of this book over reading it so you will get the whole experience of Mr. Melchiore. Thank you for telling your story. It was wonderful and I was sorry to see it end.

Loved it.

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