The book Into The Wild, written by Jon Krakauer, tells the story of Chris McCandless, a young man who gave up his life in search of something more meaningful than a materialistic society. In 1992, Chris gave his $25,000 savings to charity, gave up his car and most of his possessions, and burned through all his money to pursue his dream. Chris' legacy was to live in simplicity, find your purpose and pursue your dreams. Chris McCandless' decision to uproot his life and hitchhike to Alaska encouraged other young adults to pursue their dreams. Neal Karlinksy illustrates Chris's love of nature in the passage: "He was intoxicated by nature and by the idea of ​​a great Alaskan adventure: surviving in the bush completely alone. » This passage shows appreciation for the importance of following one's dreams. Even with everything Chris had accomplished, he knew something was missing and it resonated deep within his soul. It is refreshing to discover that not all young people are focused on materialistic success. Neal Karlinsky demonstrates this in the following quote: "Today, idealistic young pilgrims post their adventures on YouTube as they follow in the footsteps of Alexander Supertramp and visit the now famous 'magic bus' deep within of Alaska. This passage describes how some young people use Chris's trip as a catalyst to discover their own identity and purpose on their journey to Alaska. Most things came easy for Chris. In reality, there were very few things he wasn't good at. He came from a privileged background. He was accepted and graduated from Emory University, an elite academic institution. All of these variables caused Chris to despise the society he came from... middle of paper ...covering who he was and his purpose. Although many believe that Chris McCandless suffered living in uncertain conditions in Alaska, Chris found happiness. This is demonstrated in the quote: “I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND I THANK THE LORD. GOODBYE AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE! This passage shows that Chris found his peace and happiness in nature. Works Cited Karlinksy, Neal. "" Chris McCandless inspires adventures but at what cost. "" http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=3680748&page=1. Np, and Web. Kleinfeld, Judith. ""McCandless: Hero or Dumb Jerk"" http://powpak.dl.noacsc.org/powpak/data/csiebeneck/articles/document_ar48.pdf. Np, and Web. Krakauer, Jon. In nature. New York: Anchor, 1997. Print. Power, Matthew. ""The Cult of Chris McCandless. "" http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/the-cult-of-chris-mccandless-20121015. Np and Web.