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Freedom

Sebastian Junger

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A rugged journey through freedom’s human paradox

If you enjoy adventurous nonfiction with philosophical depth, this is a compelling read. Junger’s railroad trek transforms freedom from an abstraction into a lived, dangerous experiment. His sharp prose reveals how independence often depends on trust, loyalty, and community.

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ISBN: 9780008421854
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2021-05-18
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 5211 readers)

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A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times–bestselling author of Tribe. Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don’t coexist easily; we value individuality and self-reliance yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines the tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. For much of a year, Junger and three friends—a conflict photographer and two Afghan war vets—walk the railroad lines of the east coast of the United States. It is an experiment in personal autonomy, but also in interdependence. Dodging railroad cops, sleeping under bridges, cooking over fires and drinking from creeks and rivers, the four men forge a unique reliance on one another. In Freedom, Junger weaves his account of this journey with other topics: primatology and boxing strategy, the history of labour strikes and Apache renegades, the role of women in resistance movements, and the brutal reality of life on the Pennsylvania frontier. Written in exquisite, razor-sharp prose, the result is a powerful examination of the primary desire that defines us.
 

A rugged journey through freedom’s human paradox

If you enjoy adventurous nonfiction with philosophical depth, this is a compelling read. Junger’s railroad trek transforms freedom from an abstraction into a lived, dangerous experiment. His sharp prose reveals how independence often depends on trust, loyalty, and community.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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