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Freedom
by Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger, known for his coverage of fires, shipwrecks, wars, and perilous occupations such as fishing and mining, takes a more contemplative turn in his latest work, "Freedom." Over the course of nearly a year, Junger and three companions embarked on a journey along the East Coast's railroads, sleeping beneath bridges, cooking over open fires, drinking from creeks, and evading railroad authorities. Their aim was to delve into the concept of personal autonomy.
"We traversed ghettos, farms, suburbs—experiencing the entirety of America from within," Sebastian shared this year. "We carried all our necessities on our backs, occasionally purchasing food, maintaining high mobility and autonomy. No one knew our whereabouts. That, in itself, is a profound form of freedom."
While Junger's book isn't explicitly political, in a time of encroaching authoritarianism, it stands as a potent antidote.
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