Krakauer pays tribute to McCandless's spirit from "summary" of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
In writing about Chris McCandless, I find myself drawn to his remarkable spirit, a spirit that was both captivating and complex. McCandless possessed a fierce independence, a desire to live life on his own terms, no matter the consequences. This spirit, this drive to seek out the raw beauty of nature, to challenge oneself in the face of adversity, is something that I deeply admire. McCandless's journey into the wild was not merely a physical one; it was a journey of self-discovery, a quest to find meaning and purpose in a world that often feels empty and hollow. His spirit of adventure, his willingness to embrace the unknown, is s...
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