BOOK: INTO THE WILD

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

In Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer tells the true story of Christopher Johnson McCandless, a young man who left behind his privileged life, donated his savings, and set out to live simply and freely in the wilderness. His journey took him across the American West and ultimately to the wilds of Alaska, where he sought solitude and self-discovery but met a tragic end.

Through investigative storytelling and reflection, Krakauer explores McCandless’s motivations, the people he met along the way, and the enduring human fascination with adventure, risk, and the untamed natural world.

Details:

• Written by Jon Krakauer

• Genre: Nonfiction, travel, adventure

• Themes: Freedom, idealism, survival, the call of the wild

• Approximate length: 224 pages

A moving, deeply introspective account of one man’s search for purpose in nature’s rawest and most unforgiving setting.