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by Jon Krakauer (Goodreads Author)

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Tushar Chauhan Its inspires me in only one way. Sometime you just live, some people brand him as narcissist and some as fool, but the fact is he lived and died own h…moreIts inspires me in only one way. Sometime you just live, some people brand him as narcissist and some as fool, but the fact is he lived and died own his own terms, when most people live their lives for others, strangling their own wishes and die with dreams in their eyes.
“I have had a happy life and thank the Lord. Goodbye and may God bless all!”
See how tranquil he was at the time of death, you don't see that often.
So, the inspiration is "Live".(less)

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Want to read ! checked ! :) I've seen the movie...but books are always better,so i wanna know how the book is compared to the movie ?

Mary Beth This was my first Jon Krakauer book, and I was impressed with the story and many related stories he told including the one about the author himself. B…moreThis was my first Jon Krakauer book, and I was impressed with the story and many related stories he told including the one about the author himself. By now you have probably read the book, if not please do!(less)

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I want to buy this book for my 14 yr old sister. Can anyone recommend whether it will be appropriate for her?

Jubin Chheda It's pretty deep and I think should have parental or adult discussion to go with it. …moreIt's pretty deep and I think should have parental or adult discussion to go with it. (less)

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Do you sympathize with Chris or do you think he was too young, irresponsible and immature? Why?

Mary Beth Yes, and his story breaks my heart.

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Deborah I've lived in Alaska. I go there frequently. We all know about the bus. I wish I had read the magazine article. The book goes on and on and on. The au…moreI've lived in Alaska. I go there frequently. We all know about the bus. I wish I had read the magazine article. The book goes on and on and on. The author even puts HIS story into the book. I just felt like he tried really hard to stretch an article into a book.(less)

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