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The Rivers Edge
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Publisher: Kevin Mark Benzon
Published: Dec 22 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Rooted in volcanic landscapes, recovery rituals, and solo authorship, The Rivers Edge by Kevin Mark Benzon is an intense memoir that follows one man's struggle to survive in the wilderness while battling the destructive grip of addiction. What begins as an Adventure for freedom and the discovery of gold in the deep forests of the unknown quickly spirals into a raw account of isolation, substance temptations, and the fight to reclaim purpose in life.
Through vivid storytelling, the book explores themes of survival, the lure of escape, and the painful yet transformative journey of confronting inner demons.
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