In this inspiring book, Peter France, who spends much of his time living in an eremitic manner on the Greek island Patmos, explores the history of hermits and uncovers the truths they found in their solitude. As an antidote to disillusionment with the modern world and as a guide to rediscovering our true selves, Hermits will not fail to provide reassuring enlightenment. solitude hermit disillusionment