Overview
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā The true story behind Jon Krakauerās bestselling novel and Sean Pennās acclaimed filmĀ Into the Wild,Ā from the sister of Chris McCandless, filling in questions about Chrisā journey of self-discovery and the dysfunctional childhood that pushed him to brave the Alaskan wilderness alone
"The Wild TruthĀ 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."āNPR.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 justĀ New York TimesĀ bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book,Into the Wild,Ā became an international bestseller,Ā 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 ofĀ ChrisāsĀ life and his journey has not yet been told - until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed inĀ The Wild Truth, written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister.Ā 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,Ā 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.
This book title, The Wild Truth, ISBN: 9780062325150, by Carine McCandless, published by HarperCollins (November 17, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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