Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

The True Story of a Young Man Who Gave Up Everything to Wander the Wilderness

This striking narrative non-fiction tells the real-life story of a young man who turns his back on society to live in the Alaskan wilderness. Despite a privileged background and a promising future, he donates his savings to charity, abandons his car and most of his possessions, and embarks on a journey into the wild. His solitary existence in the wild, his struggles for survival, and his untimely death provide a profound exploration of the allure of wilderness and the human yearning for solitude and self-discovery.

The 3176th greatest book of all time


Published
1996
Nationality
American
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
207-224
Words
69,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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