Articles related to "Jon Krakauer"

Christopher McCandless hitchhiked his way to the Alaskan wilderness where he died of starvation in 1992.

While the book presents a more factual, biographical account of the life of Chris McCandless, the film pursues a kind of spiritual truth in order to celebrate his life.

Based on real travels and adventures of a young man, this film co-stars Marcia Gay Harden, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, William Hurt and Jena Malone.

Sean Penn's screen adaptation based on the biopic about a university graduate, who rids himself of all material possessions to live a life of simplicity in Alaska.

Sean Penn directed, produced and partly filmed the 2007 movie Into The Wild. A movie about a young mans escape from modern society.

Krakauer's book is engaging and chronicles the mysterious, fascinating history of Mormonism, Mormon Fundamentalism and their intertwined violent past.

Of the many sensational, soul-gripping travel stories that exist, there are only so many that time and again make the popular "Best Ever Travel Books" lists.

A review of "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible" by A.J. Jacobs, author of The Know-It-All

Under the Banner of Heaven, written by Jon Krakauer, delves into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints and the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism.

October is National Book Month and the event was created to encourage readers of all ages to enjoy the power of words. Books can spark adventure and insight to the world.

With over 850 definitions of landscape features, many specific to America, this book is about geology and history, American identity, and how one makes a place home.

Creative nonfiction is a form of non fiction writing based upon true events, but which places an emphasis on literary elements over the dry presentation of facts.