[Dynamik]

As usual, it sounds like the book was better than the movie. I read an article about McCandless in National Geographic(?) and I saw the movie. Having lived in the wilderness for close to 18 consecutive months I can understand some of the appeal but I had a difficult time overlooking the selfishness of McCandless. Running from society and completely eluding family and friends isn’t the answer for worldly problems. Although McCandless’s parents were loving (in their own way) and provided everything he needed and then some (paid for college, showed up for significant events, etc…) he had lots of resentment towards them. He seemed to get along with his sister but his disappearing act included completely cutting off communication with her too. I have two sisters and I could never envision abandoning them and leaving them worried about my welfare. It still bothers me to think about it. Pulling a vanishing act and showing up in front of family and friends in a body bag is completely selfish. In his “wisdom” he certainly wasn’t aware of a major principle… your actions affect others!