"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Getting ready for our second trip to Alaska in three years, I wanted to read some classics related to the state.  I found a copy of Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild" and dove in.

This is one of those books that just pulls you right in.   The story- and the author- insist that you stop what you are doing and follow along.  

Making that demand even more impressive is the fact that you are informed from the beginning that Chris McCandless dies.  You know that pretty much immediately.  Of course, most people that pick this volume up are probably already aware of that.

In fact, as the author acknowledges, if he had made it...  if he had survived, this wouldn't be a story.  Interest in the young man's adventure would be nil.

Krakauer also acknowledges that some will relate to Chris, and understand where he was in life, and his desire for isolated adventure...  and some will feel that he was foolish.

As for me, I could relate.  In fact there were a few moments in the story that I really felt a connection to Chris.  Especially when I was younger.

I could go on and on about this one.  This IS a great book, and if you like to read books about travel and adventure.....  You need to pick this one up.