Famous figures from Brookline

Jon Krakauer The outdoor aficionado and author of books such as 'Into the Wild' and 'Into Thin Air' was born in Brookline. However, he grew up in Oregon, where he discovered his love for mountaineering at a young age. He studied at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.
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Jon Krakauer

The outdoor aficionado and author of books such as "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air" was born in Brookline.

However, he grew up in Oregon, where he discovered his love for mountaineering at a young age.

He studied at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.