Book · 1985 · Nature
Desert Solitaire
A Season in the Wilderness
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I I told him to read this book called Desert Solitaire by the writer Edward Abby. It's a beautiful beautiful book and it's very sublime.
Robert Greene · How I Write · Oct 2026 The best things said about it
Because I read this book called desert solitire by Edward Abbey.
Why people recommend it
Desert Solitaire is a famous autobiographical work by writer Edward Abbey that reflects on his experiences as a park ranger in southeastern Utah and offers a passionate defense of the American wilderness. The book was brought up on several episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience. Christopher Ryan mentioned reading the publication during the early 1980s, which sparked a broader conversation. Joe Rogan later referenced the title while discussing the distinct landscape of Utah, noting that the author was perhaps the most famous writer to have lived in the state. Rogan also addressed the book while talking with guests Duncan Trussell and Christopher Ryan, ultimately telling his listeners not to let their feelings about the author's controversial actions discourage them from reading the text, as he was sure the work itself was great. Robert Greene also endorsed the publication on How I Write, mentioning that he had advised a friend to read the sublime and beautiful book by Edward Abbey. Throughout these various podcast discussions, the speakers highlighted the striking nature of the author's prose and his enduring influence on nature writing, even when confronting the complexities of the writer's personal legacy and public reputation.
Every mention
Joe Rogan don't let this listeners don't let this discourage you from Reading desert solit I'm sure the book's great 2
“you guys ever read Edward Abby desert solitire he was a famous probably the most famous author who lived in Utah”
“don't let this listeners don't let this discourage you from Reading desert solit I'm sure the book's great”
Robert Greene I I told him to read this book called Desert Solitaire by the writer Edward Abby. It's a beautiful beautifu… 1
“I I told him to read this book called Desert Solitaire by the writer Edward Abby. It's a beautiful beautiful book and it's very sublime.”
Christopher Ryan because I read this book called desert solitire by Edward Abbey 1
“because I read this book called desert solitire by Edward Abbey”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“then it was like yeah sky island solitaire some play on edward abbey's desert solitaire uh yeah”