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Into the Wild
Jon Krakauer
An unflinching account of the extraordinary life and death of Christopher McCandless
★ 4.3 (65 Ratings)
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Into the Wild (1996) is an unflinching account of the extraordinary life and death of Christopher McCandless. McCandless gave up a life of privilege to roam the American West. He lived rough, made friends, and took risks – and for the thrill of adventure, he paid the ultimate price.
About the author
Jon Krakauer, a mountaineer and writer, expanded a nine-thousand-word article for Outside magazine into his first book: Into the Wild. It spent two years on the New York Times best-seller list and was adapted into a movie directed by Sean Penn. Krakauer has since written several other best sellers, including Into Thin Air and Under The Banner of Heaven.
Who might enjoy this content?
- People fascinated by the thrill of outdoor adventure
- Anyone bored by their humdrum life
- Those looking to understand why some people take risks others find unthinkable
