Wild

Discover the captivating journey of Jay W. Griffiths in his thought-provoking book, Wild, published in 2008. With 480 pages of rich narrative, Griffiths takes readers on an extraordinary adventure through the wilderness and the lives of Indigenous peoples. Experience his encounters with freedom fighters in the highlands of West Papua, where he passionately sang alongside them, and meet cannibals who proved to be more compassionate than the missionaries who sought to convert them. Griffiths also shares his unique experiences of anchoring a boat to an iceberg, observing polar bears in their natural habitat, and tasting witchetty grubs while visiting the sea gypsies. This book is a profound exploration of human ecology and the psychological aspects of our connection with nature. Join Griffiths on this mesmerizing journey that challenges perceptions and celebrates the wild spirit of humanity.