Into the Wild
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With an introduction by novelist David Vann In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wild. He had given his savings to charity, abandoned his car and his possessions, and burnt the money in his wallet, determined to live a life of independence. Just four months later, Chris was found dead. An SOS note was taped to his makeshift home, an abandoned bus. In piecing together the final travels of this extraordinary young man's life, Jon Krakauer writes about the heart of the wilderness, its terribly beauty and its relentless harshness. Into the Wild is a modern classic of travel writing, and a riveting exploration of what drives some of us to risk more than we can afford to lose.
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Overall, a well-written account of Chris McCandless and his journey in Alaska and other parts of the west. Like many, I heard of the book from the movie and thought it was going to be a re-read of the film. But it included so many tidbits and insights of Chris (aka Alexander Supertramp) and other explorers throughout time. I'd definitely recommend reading this and try not to succumb to your inner wanderlust and the urge to pack just the bare necessities and head to a remote location to find yourself.
