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The Last American Man
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LENGTH6 hrs and 27 mins
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RELEASE DATE12-03-09
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
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.
©2003 Elizabeth Gilbert; (P)2009 Penguin
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What Members Say
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"The Man, the Legend"
Read this book while preparing students for a trip to Turtle Island, Eustace Conway's preserve in NC. I totally enjoyed Elizabeth Gilbert's writing style, and gained tremendously from this understanding of Eustace. I have read reviews that discredit Ms. Gilbert's over-involvement with her subject; my take on this is that authors have been writing about people they know "too well" for years. It's a legitimate way to write, and it's the reader's job to decide just what bias this may give the author's story. this story is very well worth telling!
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"The Last American Egomaniac"
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?Nothing
Do you think The Last American Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?Definitely not.
Any additional comments?I expected a lot more from one that is supposedly following his dreams like a lot more peace and not so damn controlling.
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"interesting topic, disappointing storytelling"
Would you consider the audio edition of The Last American Man to be better than the print version?I can't really say as I haven't read the print version.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)I liked it a lot.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Patricia Kalember?No, I found her narrating really annoying.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?no
0 of 0 people found this review helpful