
The Last American Man
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Patricia Kalember
In this rousing examination of contemporary American male identity, acclaimed author and journalist Elizabeth Gilbert explores the fascinating true story of Eustace Conway. In 1977, at the age of 17, Conway left his family's comfortable suburban home to move to the Appalachian Mountains. For more than two decades he has lived there, making fire with sticks, wearing skins from animals he trapped, and trying to convince Americans to give up their materialistic lifestyles and return with him back to nature.
To Gilbert, Conway's mythical character challenges all our assumptions about what it is to be a modern man in America; he is a symbol of much we feel about how our men should be, but rarely are.
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Critic reviews
"The finest examination of American masculinity and wilderness since Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild." (Outside)
"Wickedly well-written...Without compromising her obvious admiration, Ms. Gilbert presents a warts-and-all portrait of Mr. Conway and a sophisticated understanding of why those warts are only natural.... A vigorous, engaging book." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Gilbert artfully taps into this unique life to create a fascinating, deeply thought-out and anthralling narrative." (Los Angeles Times)
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Pretty good story - sadness for the inevitable loss of a certain kind of (now, unneeded) manhood. Story of one of the last believers, part prophet, part huckster, part bully.Entertaining
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No, unless my friend likes reading about guys that are hung up on themselves, cannot compromise in relationships and wonder why women leave him.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Too much glory for such a self absorbed person.What do you think the narrator could have done better?
NothingDo you think The Last American Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Definitely not.Any additional comments?
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Appa-loved The Last American Man
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Life changing.
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I miss Gilbert naration
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