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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jon_KrakauerJon Krakauer - Wikipedia

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   Jon Krakauer (born April 12, 1954) is an American writer and mountaineer. He is the author of bestselling non-fiction books— Into the Wild; Into Thin Air; Under the Banner of Heaven; and Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman —as well as numerous magazine articles.

   • Occupation(s): Writer, mountaineer
   • Born: April 12, 1954 (age 69), Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.

   • Period: 1990–present

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3. jonkrakauer.comJon Krakauer

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   Explore the diverse and acclaimed works of Jon Krakauer, the author of Into the Wild, Under the Banner of Heaven, and more. Find out about his latest books, audiobooks, and projects, and support his causes and causes.

4. jonkrakauer.com › aboutAbout Jon Krakauer - Jon Krakauer

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   Jon Krakauer is a writer, journalist, and mountaineer who has written 8 books, including the best-selling Into the Wild, a non-fiction account of the 1996 Everest tragedy. He is also the board chair of the American Himalayan Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Sherpas who rescued the survivors of the Everest disaster.

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6. www.amazon.com › Into-Thin-Air-Personal-DisasterInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

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   Oct 19, 1999 · Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. Paperback – October 19, 1999. by Jon Krakauer (Author, Photographer), Randy Rackliff (Illustrator), Daniel Rembert (Contributor), 4.6 21,556 ratings. #1 Best Seller in Mountain Climbing. See all formats and editions.

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   • Author: Steve Heller, Jon Krakauer

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7. www.goodreads.com › author › showJon Krakauer (Author of Into the Wild) - Goodreads

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   Jon Krakauer. Goodreads Author. Born. in Brookline, Massachusetts, The United States. Website. http://www.jonkrakauer.com. Genre. Nonfiction, Travel, Nature. Member Since. May 2015. edit data. Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer, well-known for outdoor and mountain-climbing writing. https://www.facebook.com/jonkrakauer. ...more.

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   Who is Jon Krakauer?

   • Jon Krakauer (born April 12, 1954) is an American writer and mountaineer. He is the author of bestselling non-fiction books— Into the Wild; Into Thin Air; Under the Banner of Heaven; and Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman —as well as numerous magazine articles.

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   What is Krakauer's story about?

   • Krakauer’s page-turning bestseller explores a famed missing person mystery while unraveling the larger riddles it holds: the profound pull of the American wilderness on our imagination; the allure of high-risk activities to young men of a certain cast of mind; the complex, charged bond between fathers and sons. "Terrifying... Eloquent...

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   What makes Krakauer a great writer?

   • According to the Academy's citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer.

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   Was Krakauer wrong in Into Thin Air?

   • He was wrong. By writing Into Thin Air, Krakauer may have hoped to exorcise some of his own demons and lay to rest some of the painful questions that still surround the event. He takes great pains to provide a balanced picture of the people and events he witnessed and gives due credit to the tireless and dedicated Sherpas.

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9. www.goodreads.com › book › showInto the Wild by Jon Krakauer | Goodreads

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   Jan 13, 1996 · A nonfiction book about a young man who died in the wilderness after abandoning his possessions and family. Read ratings, reviews, and excerpts from the book by Jon Krakauer, a writer and mountaineer.

10. www.npr.org › 2013/09/13 › 222172599Did Jon Krakauer Finally Solve 'Into The Wild' Mystery? : NPR

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    Sep 13, 2013 · In 1992, a young man headed into the Alaskan wilderness seeking a new way of life and perhaps an escape from the modern world. Four months later, emaciated and helpless, he died. This short, fatal...