Since publishing the book, McCandless has become an immense presence in Krakauer's life and writings. “Into the Wild” eventually earned the national bestseller list. No doubt the profits from his national bestseller also benefited him. “Into the Wild” is often discussed and studied in high schools and colleges. The book has become so popular among these institutions of learning partly because of its controversial nature and transcendentalist overtones. Krakauer is able to provide his ethics in the article indicating his authority over all things