Into the wild: the true story of a fatal journey into the harsh alaskan wilderness is a riveting paperback edition for readers who love true adventure, investigative non fiction, and thought provoking human stories. Perfect for parents, teachers, book clubs, and gift buyers looking for a bestselling author’s work, this brand new paperback tells the haunting, unforgettable tale of one young man’s decision to leave civilization behind and test the limits of solitude. This paperback edition condition: brand new carries isbn: 9780330453677. Jon krakauer’s into the wild examines the real life of chris mccandless, who in 1992 walked deep into the alaskan wilderness. Four months later his emaciated body and an sos note were discovered a tragic endpoint to a journey that raises searching questions about freedom, obsession and the human urge to reconnect with nature. About the story krakauer pieces together mccandless’s last months through interviews, journal entries and investigative reporting. The narrative moves beyond mere reportage to explore why some people willingly abandon modern comforts to confront the outer limits of self. Readers will find both the factual reconstruction and the emotional subtext of a life driven by idealism, risk and a hunger for meaning. About the author jon krakauer is an internationally bestselling author and a recipient of the academy award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters 1999 . The award citation praises krakauer’s ble...
Into the wild: the true story of a fatal journey into the harsh alaskan wilderness is a riveting paperback edition for readers who love true
