Reddit reviews The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit

My mom read it and loved it:

https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Woods-Extraordinary-Story-Hermit/dp/1101875682

There's a book about a guy that did half of that... the book is called Stranger in the Woods. https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Woods-Extraordinary-Story-Hermit/dp/1101875682

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel.

It’s a true story about this guy who lived in the forests of Maine in absolute seclusion (though he stole to survive) for 27 years.

I was riveted, fascinated, and still marvel at the variety of human experiences.

Also, this book : https://www.amazon.ca/Stranger-Woods-Extraordinary-Story-Hermit/dp/1101875682