The Sad Story Of Christopher McCandless, The Man From ‘Into The Wild’  

The Sad Story Of Christopher McCandless, The Man From ‘Into The Wild’  

Trista - November 12, 2019

The Sad Story Of Christopher McCandless, The Man From ‘Into The Wild’  
Emory University Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Christopher Renounced His Upbringing and Gave His Money Away

After his graduation from Emory, Christopher was even more convinced that titles and degrees were worthless. He dubbed higher education a “20th-century fad.” The young man donated his remaining college funds, which was approximately $28,000.

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