Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Into the Wild
Book Review: "Into the Wild" is awsome!
Summary: 5 Stars
So I had to find a non-fiction book for a project in my L.A. class, and in the process of looking f or one my teacher recommended "Into the Wild". I figured I would give it a chance because time was running out to find a book. I read the cover: "In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska alone into the wilderness north of MT.Mckinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He gave $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all his cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter....."
One thing this passage forgot to mention about the book was how inspirational it is. Not by the means of leave your family, house, and things like that just to take a trip up to Alaska; but just get out of the place you are right now and do something you have always wanted to do or see something you have never seen before or go some place you have never been and life live in someone else's shoes. Like i this book Chris (even though he use to be pretty wealthy), lives his life in the shoes of a hobo, vagabond, and a hitchhiker. This book inspired me to want to travel around and see everything i can, and get to know people while i do it. The one mistake Chris did was give up everything, to the point of endangering himself in the wilderness of Alaska. He only had his non-suitable clothes (this is for Alaska), a 22-caliber shotgun, and a 10-pound bag of rice.
I think the reason i like this inspirational story so much is because it is real. This kid really just got up one morning, abandoned everything, and set of for his "Alaskan Odyssey"; for no apparent reason what so ever. This wasn't so fiction tale, that a author thought of one day while sitting out by the pool, everything in this book really happened to Alex or Chris. This book gives a great description of where Alex went, whom he met, and what he did. "Into the Wild" follows his life every step of the way.
If you are look for a book to read that is non-fiction full of adventure, the "Into the Wild" is the book for you.
Book Review: "Alex Supertramp"...into the wild and on the road
Summary: 3 Stars
I think this was a very interesting book. The true story of how a young man gave up everything to go out and explore this vast country, and in the process, himself. He was able to discover what was really important in life. Now, is it possible for all of us do the same? By different and less drastic means, of course. Can we truly take a break from this fast-paced life, step back, and think of why we are here, and how we should approach living life to it's fullest? I believe that Chris McCandless had gotten it all figured out. He risked so much, and gave up many things, but I think he figured it out. Yes, he could have let his family know of his plans, and he could have been more prepared, but that would have defeated his purpose of living completely on his own. One of my only problems with this book was with the author. His own personal experience, and those of others like Chris could have been better placed in the book to set the story better. If we had known earlier on about his own adventures, maybe we could see him as a more credible source to be writing about the life of a young man he had never known, but researched so much.Book Review: "I believe I can fly".. celebrating the human spirit.
Summary: 5 Stars
It is not about the facts but the process. Death is certain but the way we reach there matters. The road taken and the sceneries enjoyed along the way are what define life. The landmarks perhaps help define what the life as a whole was about but merely narrating these as facts does not do any justice to a life. There in comes Jon Krakauer. He takes us on a journey into the reasons why. Chris McCandless's aim was not be written about or spoken or even remembered. If that were the case, he would not leave the "civilized" world, his parents, his family, and his friends for a life driven by wanderlust and learning. This is not a story about the journeys that people such as McCandless, or should I say, Alex, undertake but about why they do it. And every human spirit loves this freedom of spirit. Innate within us lies a similar spirit that craves liberation. And it is this vicarious sharing and celebration of a life and the journey therein that kept me gripped to this book. Not every wandering soul leaves such an impression on the world. Not every foolhardy 20-something-year old that fell between the cracks of so-called civilized society is honored with a book celebrating the indomitable spirit that "Alex" possesses. Perhaps more than strength, it is the yearning that drives him that is more alluring. Amust read for everyone that ever wanted to soar higher.. to live free-er, and to feel the exhilaration that freedom can afford.Book Review: "I believe I can fly".. celebrating the human spirit.
Summary: 5 Stars
It is not about the facts but the process. Death is certain but the way we reach there matters. The road taken and the sceneries enjoyed along the way are what define life. The landmarks perhaps help define what the life as a whole was about but merely narrating these as facts does not do any justice to a life. There in comes Jon Krakauer. He takes us on a journey into the reasons why. Chris McCandless's aim was not be written about or spoken or even remembered. If that were the case, he would not leave the "civilized" world, his parents, his family, and his friends for a life driven by wanderlust and learning. This is not a story about the journeys that people such as McCandless, or should I say, Alex, undertake but about why they do it. And every human spirit loves this freedom of spirit. Innate within us lies a similar spirit that craves liberation. And it is this vicarious sharing and celebration of a life and the journey therein that kept me gripped to this book. Not every wandering soul leaves such an impression on the world. Not every foolhardy 20-something-year old that fell between the cracks of so-called civilized society is honored with a book celebrating the indomitable spirit that "Alex" possesses. Perhaps more than strength, it is the yearning that drives him that is more alluring. Amust read for everyone that ever wanted to soar higher.. to live free-er, and to feel the exhilaration that freedom can afford.Book Review: "IT'S CRAZY WILD"
Summary: 4 Stars
Into The Wild I feel was a very good book, reading through and learning more about this man Chris McCandless. People wrote that they felt it was slow and boring. I really don't think this was supose to be an adventure book. If you think about it how can it be? A man is writing a book on knowing nothing he has to piece together everything that has gone on that has to do with this book. So how can it be that adventurous if a man is not writing the book from his own expience or from an expierence that he just heard about adn couldn't even talk to the person. I feel this nook is very good because of the way it is written. To think about what Krakauer went through to write this book, I think that is pretty wild itself.