The Wild Truth
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ' The true story behind Jon Krakauer's bestselling novel and Sean Penn's acclaimed film Into the Wild, from the sister of Chris McCandless, filling in questions about Chris' journey of self-discovery and the dysfunctional childhood that pushed him to brave the Alaskan wilderness alone
"The Wild Truth is an important book on two fronts: It sets the record straight about a story that has touched thousands of readers, and it opens up a conversation about hideous domestic violence hidden behind a mask of prosperity and propriety."'NPR.org
The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book,Into the Wild, became an international bestseller, translated into thirty-one languages, and Sean Penn's inspirational film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless to global fame. But the real story of Chris's life and his journey has not yet been told - until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in The Wild Truth, written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister. Featured in both the book and film, Carine has wrestled for more than twenty years with the legacy of her brother's journey to self-discovery, and now tells her own story while filling in the blanks of his. Carine was Chris's best friend, the person with whom he had the closest bond, and who witnessed firsthand the dysfunctional and violent family dynamic that made Chris willing to embrace the harsh wilderness of Alaska. Growing up in the same troubled household, Carine speaks candidly about the deeper reality of life in the McCandless family. In the many years since the tragedy of Chris's death, Carine has searched for some kind of redemption. In this touching and deeply personal memoir, she reveals how she has learned that real redemption can only come from speaking the truth.
Abused children -- United States -- Biography
Adventure and adventurers
Adventure and adventurers -- Alaska -- Biography
Biography & Autobiography
Brothers and sisters
Brothers and sisters -- United States -- Biography
Child abuse
Child abuse -- United States
Dysfunctional families
Dysfunctional families -- United States -- Biography
Family
Family & Relationships
McCandless, Carine
McCandless, Christopher Johnson
McCandless, Christopher Johnson, -- 1968-1992
McCandless, Christopher Johnson, -- 1968-1992 -- Family
Nonfiction
9780062325167
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Grouping Title | wild truth |
Grouping Author | carine mccandless |
Grouping Category | book |
Grouping Language | English (eng) |
Last Grouping Update | 2022-08-10 04:40:46AM |
Last Indexed | 2022-08-10 05:06:21AM |
Solr Fields
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McCandless, Shelly,narrator
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A New York Times Bestseller
"The Wild Truth is an important book on two fronts: It sets the record straight about a story that has touched thousands of readers, and it opens up a conversation about hideous domestic violence hidden behind a mask of prosperity and propriety."–NPR.org
The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book,Into the Wild, became an international bestseller, translated into thirty-one languages, and Sean Penn's inspirational film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless to global fame. But the real story of Chris's life and his journey has not yet been told - until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in The Wild Truth, written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister. Featured in both the book and film, Carine has wrestled for more than twenty years with the legacy of her brother's journey to self-discovery, and now tells her own story while filling in the blanks of his. Carine was Chris's best friend, the person with whom he had the closest bond, and who witnessed firsthand the dysfunctional and violent family dynamic that made Chris willing to embrace the harsh wilderness of Alaska. Growing up in the same troubled household, Carine speaks candidly about the deeper reality of life in the McCandless family. In the many years since the tragedy of Chris's death, Carine has searched for some kind of redemption. In this touching and deeply personal memoir, she reveals how she has learned that real redemption can only come from speaking the truth.
eBook
eBook
9780062350978
HarperCollins
Adventure and adventurers -- Alaska -- Biography
Brothers and sisters -- United States -- Biography
Child abuse -- United States
Dysfunctional families -- United States -- Biography
McCandless, Carine
McCandless, Christopher Johnson, -- 1968-1992
McCandless, Christopher Johnson, -- 1968-1992 -- Family
The wild truth [electronic resource] McCandless, Carine,
Adventure and adventurers
Biography & Autobiography
Brothers and sisters
Child abuse
Dysfunctional families
Family
Family & Relationships
McCandless, Carine
McCandless, Christopher Johnson
Nonfiction
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