Christopher McCandless

While many do have a dream similar to Chris', there are just as many who have a dream of "conforming" to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, authors and teachers. Chris' ideals are admirable and I whole-heartedly agree with much he has to say. But a wise man once said, "mo...

As a 25 year-old, white, male raised in an uppermiddle class family I understand the pressure that can be applied to people of such backgrounds. Some parents apply this pressure consciously and some subconsciously. I think many of our parents have worked so hard their entire lives to give us the &qu...