Jon Krakauer

Nov 6, 2024 | jonkrakauer.medium.com | Jon Krakauer

The world is going to hell. Here’s how to deal with it. Jon Krakauer·Follow5 min read·--You are by nature an optimist. No personal disaster or run of bad luck has ever shaken your faith that the march of time brings progress. You believe the wicked eventually get their due. You’re confident that truth will come to light. You’ve never doubted that a hundred years hence, the world will be a better place. Until lately.

Feb 27, 2024 | womanandhome.com | Emma Shacklock |Jon Krakauer

Is Under the Banner of Heaven based on a true story? You might have found yourself wondering as you watch the harrowing crime drama. Two years after it was first released, Under the Banner of Heaven has landed on ITVX and is available to stream for free in the UK for the first time.

Dec 8, 2023 | blogarama.com | Jon Krakauer |Jack Kerouac

As Young adults explore the world and seek out new experiences, the right travel literature can inspire and inform their journeys. Whether it’s a gripping travel memoir, an engaging travel guide, or an adventurous work of fiction, these books can provide valuable insights and perspectives for young travelers. From stories of solo travel to immersive cultural experiences, these recommended books offer a variety of travel-related themes that capture the imagination of young adventurers.

Nov 5, 2023 | medium.com | Jon Krakauer

Ever since Homo sapiens first coalesced into tribes, war has been part of the human condition. Inevitably, warring societies portray their campaigns as virtuous struggles, and present their fallen warriors as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for a noble cause. But death by so-called friendly fire, which is an inescapable aspect of armed conflict in the modern era, doesn't conform to this mythic narrative. It strips away war's heroic veneer to reveal what lies beneath.

Aug 25, 2023 | thebuzzmagazines.com | Cindy Burnett |Katharine McGee |Caroline O’Donoghue |Jon Krakauer

As summer ends and kids are headed back to school, I checked in with some Buzz-area high schoolers to find out what they’ve recently read and recommend. Each student selected a book that they enjoyed and then explained why the story resonated with them. Some of the choices are Young Adult books, and others are classified as adult reads. Lindsey Karkowsky, a senior at The Kinkaid School, selected The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (adult fiction).