Cary Griffith’s Lost in the Wild is an edge-of-your-seat account of one man’s outdoor adventure gone wrong. In July 1998, Griffith set out on a solo hike through Minnesota’s North Woods, seeking to reconnect with nature. But instead of finding solace, he quickly becomes lost and struggles to find his way back home alive. With bears lurking in the woods and temperatures dropping rapidly at night, Griffith must use all his ingenuity and survival skills to make it through four days of terrorizing ordeals before finally being rescued by chance helicopter flyover. Filled with rich details about the flora and fauna of the North Woods—and hairpin turns that will keep readers glued to their seats—Lost in the Wild paints a vivid picture not just of one man’s harrowing journey but also of America’s last great wilderness frontier This book tells the story about Cary J wresting himself from danger during 4 arduous days spent alone & lost while hiking through Minnesotas’ “north woods”. Describes painstaking preparations as well as what can go disastrously wrong when Mother Nature throws everything she has at someone trying cross her path unaided . Engrossing , detailed paragraphs vividly depict Griffths encounters w/bears, steep cliffs, raging rapids etc as if you are right there with him.
For who is this book for ?
Anyone with an interest in adventure, travel or the outdoors will enjoy Lost in the Wild. Griffith’s story is suspenseful and eye-opening, providing a unique glimpse into America’s last great wilderness frontier.
Pros :
- Cary Griffiths is a superb outdoor adventure writer, and Lost in the Wild provides readers with plenty of suspenseful moments.
- Griffith does an excellent job of portraying exactly what it’s like to be lost in nature, providing detailed descriptions of the wildlife he encountered as well as the treacherous terrain.
- The book has a strong narrative arc, culminating in a thrilling climax that will leave readers anxious for more from this talented author.
Cons :
- The author takes a while to get into the story.
- Some of the detail can be gruesome and/or repetitive.
- The climax is less than thrilling
Learn more about the author
Cary J Griffith is a Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science at Millikin University. He has written articles for outdoor magazines and lectures frequently on nature topics. Lost in the Wild is his first book.
Reader Reviews
” Lost in the Wild is a gripping, edge-of-your seat account of one man’s outdoor adventure gone wrong. Griffith sets out on a solo hike through Minnesota’s North Woods, seeking to reconnect with nature. But instead of finding solace, he quickly becomes lost and struggles to find his way back home alive. With bears lurking in the woods and temperatures dropping rapidly at night, Griffith must use all his ingenuity and survival skills to make it through four days of terrorizing ordeals before finally being rescued by chance helicopter flyover.”
” Lost in the Wild is an edge-of-your-seat account of one man’s outdoor adventure gone wrong. […] Filled with rich details about the flora and fauna of the North Woods—and hairpin turns that will keep readers glued to their seats—Lost in the Wild paints a vivid picture not just of one man’s harrowing journey but also of America’s last great wilderness frontier.”
“Lost in the Wild is one of the most intense and well-written adventure stories I have ever read. Cary Griffith takes you on a white-knuckle journey into some of the harshest terrain America has to offer, and makes it feel like you are right there with him. This book had me hooked from beginning to end, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys outdoor thrillers or memoirs.”
“Lost in the Wild is a riveting, edge-of-your seat read. Griffith takes you on an adventure that quickly goes wrong and becomes a fight for survival. With beautiful descriptive writing, he brings to life the vastness of America’s last great wilderness frontier and all its dangers lurking within.”
