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Writer’s Statement Into the Wild is an intriguing book about the age old search for meaning. We live in a conventional society that relies on and bases our status on the amount of material things we own. The majority of people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. Chris, nevertheless, finds this way of life dull and meaningless. He believes the very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. That joy of life comes from endless encounters with new experiences and an ever-changing horizon (Krakauer 57). We all search for the meaning of life. Why are we here? What do we do with our lives? What’s the purpose of our existence? Does any of this matter? But the truth is there is no truth. Many think they might have the answers to these age-old questions, but in reality they only have guesses. Chris didn’t pretend to know the answers, but he did follow what he believed, which is more than I can say