Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Into the Wild - January 2008


Into the Wild - January 2008
Now Reading: Into the Wild by Jon KrakauerNo meeting required. Pick up a copy of this book in front of the circulation desk as our suggestion for the month. If you'd like to chime in post a comment to this blog.
Questions to Ask:1. Why did McCandless reject his parents' lifestyle?
2. What do you think of McCandless's decision to discard his identity and past life without a backward look? Would you do the same thing if you were in his place, or do you think it would be important to discuss your decision with your family first, even if you were certain that they would try to dissuade you?
3. Pretend that you could speak for McCandless. What would you have to say to Krakauer, his biographer. To his parents?
4. What do you think you would want to say to McCandless if you were his father? If you were his...
5. If you've seen the movie - how would you compare the two?

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