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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Chris looked composed outwardly, yet inside he was churning with turmoil.
Chapter 3: With Jan Burres, McCandless discovered his first road companion, and also found a surrogate mother figure there.
Chapter 4: McCandless’s improbable bond with Ron Franz profoundly influenced the course of the old man's life.
Chapter 5: McCandless found his final home in rural South Dakota, with Wayne Westerberg and his family.
Chapter 6: McCandless thrived in the wilderness for several months. But he misjudged how he would get out.
Chapter 7: In late July, McCandless committed an error that ultimately proved fatal.
Chapter 8: McCandless committed careless mistakes. But his death was an accident, not a suicide.
Description
Into the Wild (1996) is an unflinching account of the extraordinary life and death of Christopher McCandless. McCandless gave up a life of privilege to roam the American West. He lived rough, made friends, and took risks – and for the thrill of adventure, he paid the ultimate price.
Who Should Listen
- People fascinated by the thrill of outdoor adventure
- Anyone bored by their humdrum life
- Those looking to understand why some people take risks others find unthinkable