Jon Krakauer Reflects on Chris McCandless's Enduring Legacy on 30th Anniversary of 'Into the Wild'

Summary

On the 30th anniversary of 'Into the Wild,' author Jon Krakauer reflects on the enduring resonance of Chris McCandless's story. McCandless died at 24 after 113 days alone in the Alaskan wilderness, famously writing "HAPPINESS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED" in his copy of Doctor Zhivago. Krakauer notes that he sees traits of McCandless in many people, explaining the story's lasting appeal and why it continues to captivate audiences decades later.