Jon Krakauer Book order (chronological)

Missoula w Montanie, z pozoru idylliczne miasteczko uniwersyteckie, skrywa poważny problem przemocy wobec studentek. W latach 2008–2012 policja przekazała do prokuratury 114 zgłoszeń dotyczących przemocy seksualnej, z czego tylko w 14 przypadkach zdecydowano się na postawienie zarzutów. Choć w Montanie wyrok za gwałt może wynosić od dwóch do stu lat, w hrabstwie Missoula sprawcy często unikają kary. Medialna burza ujawniła, że problem ten dotyczy nie tylko tego miasta, a system zamiast chronić ofiary, umacnia niebezpieczne stereotypy. Opinia publiczna zbyt często staje po stronie sprawców, co prowadzi do dalszej marginalizacji ofiar. Autor analizuje mechanizmy obrony sprawców, którzy mają sojuszników wśród tych, którzy nie potrafią uwierzyć, że ich znajomy mógł popełnić przestępstwo. Książka jest apelem do zmiany myślenia i wsparcia ofiar. Krakauer, z dziennikarską dociekliwością, obala mity o gwałtach i przedstawia przerażającą, aktualną historię, która wywołuje wściekłość i frustrację. To lektura, która zmusza do refleksji nad tym, jak społeczeństwo traktuje ofiary przemocy seksualnej i jakie mechanizmy obronne stosują sprawcy, aby uniknąć odpowiedzialności.

Er gehört zur Crème de la Crème des investigativen Journalismus in Amerika – der Bestsellerautor Jon Krakauer schrieb zahlreiche Reportagen und Essays für Magazine wie The New Yorker, Outside oder das Smithsonian. Dieser Band vereint neun dieser packenden Storys und offenbart das breite Spektrum seiner einzigartigen Berichterstattung. Krakauer versetzt uns in atemberaubende und faszinierende Situationen: in eine dramatische Lawinenkatastrophe am Everest, an den Ort eines drohenden Vulkanausbruchs oder in eine Höhle in Mexiko, in der Bedingungen wie auf dem Mars herrschen. Blendend recherchiert und von mitreißender Lebendigkeit zeugt diese Sammlung von Krakauers Liebe zu wilder Natur und seiner unermüdlichen Suche nach der Wahrheit.

The gripping articles in Classic Krakauer , originally published in periodicals such as The New Yorker , Outside , and Smithsonian , display the singular investigative reporting that made Jon Krakauer famous—and show why he is considered a standard-bearer of modern journalism. Spanning an extraordinary range of subjects and locations, these articles take us from a horrifying avalanche on Mt. Everest to a volcano poised to obliterate a big chunk of greater Seattle at any moment; from a wilderness teen-therapy program run by apparent sadists to an otherwordly cave in New Mexico, studied by NASA to better understand Mars; from the notebook of one Fred Beckey, who catalogued the greatest unclimbed mountaineering routes on the planet, to the last days of legendary surfer Mark Foo. Rigorously researched and vividly written, marked by an unerring instinct for storytelling and scoop, the pieces in Classic Krakauer are unified by the author’s ambivalent love affair with unruly landscapes and his relentless search for truth.

Acquaintance rape presents a unique and harrowing challenge for victims, who often face more scrutiny than their alleged assailants. This is particularly true for women who are sexually active, have been drinking, or accuse someone associated with a popular sports team. The trauma of being raped is compounded by the societal and legal hurdles that follow. When victims approach law enforcement, they may encounter undertrained officers who question their credibility, suggesting infidelity rather than taking their claims seriously. The difficulty of proving rape often leads to discouragement, as district attorneys may refuse to prosecute cases. Even if the assailant is indicted, victims often face community backlash, with rumors and stigmatization spreading through social media. The rare instances of false accusations are highlighted in the media, further undermining victims' credibility. If a case reaches trial, the defense may exploit the victim's personal life, adding to their trauma. This brutal reality contributes to acquaintance rape being one of the most underreported crimes in America. Victims endure not only physical harm but also profound psychological damage, resulting in shame, emotional paralysis, and stigmatization. The narrative follows several women in Missoula, detailing their experiences of rape, the aftermath, and the challenges they faced from law enforcement and society, showcasing their courage despite the i

Argues that author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, noted for his campaign to open schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan, has not been truthful about his past, his reasons for opening schools, or his abduction by the Taliban.

Irrepressible individualist and iconoclast Pat Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract in May 2002 to enlist in the United States Army. Deeply troubled by 9/11, he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in Afghanistan. Though obvious to most on the scene that a ranger in Tillman's own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered to keep this information from Tillman's family and the American public for five weeks following his death, while President Bush repeatedly invoked Tillman's name to promote his administration's foreign policy. Biographer Krakauer draws on his journals and letters, interviews with his wife and friends, conversations with the soldiers who served alongside him, and extensive research in Afghanistan to render this driven, complex, and uncommonly compelling figure as well as the definitive account of the events and actions that led to his death.--From publisher description

Il film racconta la storia del giovane idealista Christopher McCandless che, abbandonata la vita normale di tutti i giorni, va a vivere nella selvaggia Alaska. (Mymovies).

Jon Krakauer’s literary reputation rests on insightful chronicles of lives conducted at the outer limits. He now shifts his focus from extremes of physical adventure to extremes of religious belief within our own borders, taking readers inside isolated American communities where some 40,000 Mormon Fundamentalists still practice polygamy. Defying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the renegade leaders of these Taliban-like theocracies are zealots who answer only to God.At the core of Krakauer’s book are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from God to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America’s fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Možná, že jste hory viděli zatím jen ve filmu a vaším nejriskantnějším výstupem byl výstup na štafle při čištění oken, ale i v takovém případě se u této knihy nudit nebudete. Její autor, Jon Krakauer, je nejen uznávaným reportérem a novinářem, ale i aktivním horolezcem, který se účastnil mnoha náročných expedic a vysokohorských výstupů. Jeho líčení vlastního boje s běsnící bouří během sólového výstupu na jeden z nejobávanějších aljašských vrcholů, je až neuvěřitelně „reálné“. Nudit se ale čtenář nebude ani u ostatních příběhů. Krakauerova kniha reportáží jej spolehlivě vtáhne do bizarního světa ztřeštěných dobrodruhů, vrcholových sportovců, fanatiků a umíněnců všeho druhu, kteří však mají jedno společné – posedlost, s níž se derou k vrcholům. Horští velikáni si žijí vlastním životem – tak jako obávaná pákistánská K2, která za jediné strašlivé léto stačila zabít třináct nejzkušenějších horolezců světa – a přesto stále znovu vábí nové a nové vyzyvatele, nové hazardéry, nové pokořitele. Proč to dělají? Prostým rozumem se to zdá nepochopitelné, přesto však – po přečtení té to knihy – je možná budete chápat o malinko víc.

The narrative vividly captures the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Iceland through the authors' adventurous journey of walking, climbing, and photographing the country. Their experiences intertwine with the chilling sagas of Iceland, providing a deep connection to both the land and its history. The book offers a unique exploration of Iceland's natural beauty and its legendary tales, bringing the country's spirit to life.

In eisige Höhen, von Jon Krakauer / Arbeit an einem Wunder, von Mahlon Johnson und Joseph Olshan / Verschlussache BND, von Udo Ulfkotte / Man nennt mich Mama Daktari, von Anne Spoerry

In this collection of his finest work from such magazines as "Outside" and "Smithsonian," Krakauer explores mountaineering from the unique and memorable perspective of one who has battled peaks like K2, Denali, Everest, and, of course, the Eiger.

When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin the perilous descent from 29,028 feet (roughly the cruising altitude of an Airbus jetliner), twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly to the top, unaware that the sky had begun to roil with clouds ... Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed Outside journalist and author of the bestselling Into the Wild. Taking the reader step by step from Katmandu to the mountain's deadly pinnacle, Krakauer has his readers shaking on the edge of their seat. Beyond the terrors of this account, however, he also peers deeply into the myth of the world's tallest mountain. What is it about Everest that has compelled so many people, including himself, to throw caution to the wind, ignore the concerns of loved ones, and willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense? Written with emotional clarity and supported by his unimpeachable reporting, Krakauer's eyewitness account of what happened on the roof of the world is a singular achievement. --From the paperback edition

National Bestseller  In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter....