Christopher Johnson McCandless (February 12, 1968 – c. August 1992), also known by his pseudonym "Alexander Supertramp", was an American adventurer who sought an increasingly nomadic lifestyle as he grew up. McCandless is the subject of Into the Wild, a nonfiction book by Jon Krakauer that was later made into a full-length feature film.
After graduating from Emory University in Georgia in 1990, McCandless traveled across North America and eventually hitchhiked to Alaska in April 1992. There, he entered the Alaskan bush with minimal supplies, hoping to live simply off the land. On the eastern bank of the Sushana River, McCandless found an abandoned bus, Fairbanks Bus 142, which he used as a makeshift shelter until his death. In September, his decomposing body, weighing only 67 pounds (30 kg), was found inside the bus by a hunter. McCandless's cause of death was officially ruled to be starvation, although the exact circumstances relating to his death remain the subject of some debate.In January 1993, Krakauer published an article about McCandless in that month's issue of Outside magazine. He had been assigned the story and had written it under a tight deadline. Inspired by the details of McCandless's story, Krakauer wrote the biographical book Into the Wild, which was subsequently adapted into a 2007 film directed by Sean Penn, with Emile Hirsch portraying McCandless. That same year, McCandless became the subject of Ron Lamothe's documentary The Call of the Wild.
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Some of their strengths
Christopher McCandless has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intellectual, Analytical, Innovative, Bold, Confident, and Extroverted.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Christopher McCandless is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Christopher McCandless well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Christopher McCandless as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Christopher McCandless is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Christopher McCandless tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Christopher McCandless's challenges
While Christopher McCandless has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Christopher McCandless can be Rebellious, Arrogant, Irritable, Emotionally Distant, Status-seeking, Moody, and Selfish.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Christopher McCandless's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Christopher McCandless must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Irritable and Moody
Christopher McCandless is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Christopher McCandless also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
