Diana Saverin Explores Our Universal Quest For Freedom
Wilderness aficionado and journalist Diana Saverin observes a curious trend: scores of adventurers trek to the wilderness, drawn by a nebulous sense of freedom that even they can’t quite articulate. These seekers idolize the unbridled spirit of Chris McCandless, whose fearless forays into the wild often flirted with danger.
Saverin recalls a poignant encounter with a man inspired by McCandless’ intrepidness, contemplating a life-altering shift to carpentry—a desire sparked by the raw allure of Alaska and a bus ride that echoed Chris’ own indomitable journey..