Dive into the secluded yet profoundly rich world of Lawrence Nault, an enigmatic Canadian author known as the Mountain Hermit. "Echoes of a Hermit" is a deeply introspective and visually arresting documentary that uncovers the life and works of this reclusive storyteller. Journey with us as we explore Lawrence's modest life in the Badlands of Alberta, his struggles with hearing challenges, and his relentless passion for writing. Through candid interviews and serene visuals, Lawrence opens up about his environmental-themed novels, the harsh realities of homelessness, and the peace he finds in solitude. This documentary not only sheds light on Lawrence's literary accomplishments but also delves into his personal reflections, the challenges of exposing his private life to the world, and his poignant acceptance of life's fleeting nature. Experience the raw and intimate moments of a man who, despite life's adversities, continues to inspire through his unwavering dedication to his craft. "Echoes of a Hermit" is a testament to the power of storytelling, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beauty found in solitude. This is the version edited to meet "distribution standards" for streaming platforms. This means there were content changes that were required for distribution but not in line with the director's original artistic/editiorial vision. *Chapters* Trigger Warning/Intro 00:00 The Writer 00:48 Family Violence 02:58 First Books 05:22 Started Writing 07:38 Tinnitus 08:54 The Craftsman 14:26 Algonquin Park 17:37 Getting Around 20:54 The Transition 22:31 Social Media 29:08 Homeless 32:06 The Motorbike 36:00 Life Chased You Down 38:07 Solitude 41:26 Thoughts On Writing 44:00 Post-Credits Scene 49:44 *The Music* All the music used in this documentary can be found on the concept album _*"Storyteller"*_ by the Mountain Hermit - https://bit.ly/3ymysiJ Silent Scars - https://bit.ly/4dC3eTu Frozen Shadows - https://bit.ly/3M2WeDi Echoes Of Self - https://bit.ly/4div6MM Miles of Freedom - https://bit.ly/4cp3p3A Solitary Echoes - https://bit.ly/4coZwLT Life Chased You Down - https://bit.ly/3yw6nFD The Mountain Hermit - https://bit.ly/3WG2Zjl *The Books* _*Speculative Fiction*_ Inversion - https://bit.ly/3WOeh5w _*Draconim Series*_ Draconim Lacrima Mortis - https://bit.ly/4fBRcLH Feeding The Fires - https://bit.ly/3M12LyE _*The MacIver Kids Series*_ Loma - A MacIver Kids Adventure - https://bit.ly/3WIgv65 Diversion - A MacIver Kids Adventure - https://bit.ly/4dG2HAe _*Animal Tales*_ Squirrel Tales - https://bit.ly/46JSS1z Wolf Tales - https://bit.ly/3M7IWFD Bear Tales - https://bit.ly/3YBIMy1 The Mountain Hermit Animal Tales - https://bit.ly/4cCnvaV _*Political Fiction*_ Leviticus 25: Jubilee - https://bit.ly/3Am1Iqr