The Last American Man
by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Book Reviews of The Last American Man
Book Review: A fascinating mirror
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is more than the biography of an American eccentric. It allows us to look at our own, peculiarly American, mythologies through the lens of one person's life. Many American men aspire to the kind of skills and challenges that Eustace Conway provides for himself. We have a long tradition of reinventing ourselves by way of trials-by-nature. And we are running up to the end of an oil-based economy that has given many Americans unprecedented freedom and mobility, as well as the luxury of ignoring the limitations imposed by natural systems. It is good that Gilbert, with her gentle sense of humor, has documented Conway's achievements and philosophy for us by way of the durable technology of the written book. It may come in handy in years to come.
Book Review: He who loves Mother-Earth
Summary: 5 Stars
Eustace Conway, a man who had a dream, and fulfilled it, never forgetting his love and respect for the Earth. Not to mention, this book was written by an amazing author and woman, Elizabeth Gilbert.
I have read this book a few times, because the story is truly inspiring. The account of Eustace's dreams/life is written as if the reader is the one experiencing his journey with him, and not through the pages.
Recommend this book to all nature lover's, who strive to make their own dreams of living off the land, in respect, come true.
Book Review: The Last American Man
Summary: 2 Stars
Interesting story badly told. Gilbert has done better though I credit the honesty she put forth her writing slipped from great to nearly unreadable as she dragged on for pages about 60's utopian visions or skimmed names of numerous of Conway's women. Gilbert made broad sweeping assumptions on things she seems to have no authority and wrote her voice, not just her character so deeply into the story that it was invasive. This was distracting, and dissapointing because she is a far better writer than this work reflects and the story deserved great depth.Book Review: Very interesting! Wonderfully written!
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. It gave an unbiased account of a man, who even in his best intentions, falls short of what he wants to be. Contrary to some of the negative reviews, Gilbert DOES see all that is not right about this man, and she tells us about it.
This book is a journey through the mind and heart of a troubled man and those people who were raptured by his personality and then inevitably disappointed. I loved it!
Book Review: Dissapointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I read Eat, Pray, Love which I thoroughly enjoyed and went hunting for more Elizabeth Gilbert. Bought "The Last American Man" and couldn't even finish it (which is rare! I usually finish books regardless) - it was slow, boring and a totally unrewarding read. I am hesitant to try any of her other books now to avoid a similar disappointment. Definitely try one of her other books before this one...