The Wild Truth

De: Carine McCandless

Narrado por: Carine McCandless, Matt Gardner, Shelly McCandless

In April 1992, a young man named Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness, where he survived for more than 100 days before perishing in an abandoned bus. For over 20 years his story has captivated millions, and yet only one person knew the truth behind his remarkable journey - until now.

Through a tumultuous childhood, the McCandless siblings clung to each other amidst a chaotic home life, forming a lifelong bond and an unbreakable trust. So when Chris abandoned nearly all of his possessions, cut off all family ties, and forged an anonymous existence on the road, Carine understood what drew Chris away from all he had known. Having to face her own truth and surmount some crushing obstacles in the absence of her beloved brother, Carine drew strength from his constant presence while forging ahead on her own unique journey.

A powerful and deeply personal story, The Wild Truth is both a revelatory glimpse into the life of Chris McCandless and the inspirational tale of one woman's resilience in the wake of unspeakable tragedy.

©2014 Carine McCandless (P)2014 Harper Collins Publishers

What a surprise!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I ordered this book wondering what l "truth" had been missing from Into the Wild. I ordered for curiosity sake and was pleasantly surprised by all I hadn't known after reading Jon Krakauer's book. I never expected to be touched so deeply and personally by this book. For me, it was exactly what I needed to read, exactly at this point in my life. I hope you enjoy it equally but if not I'm sure it will enlighten you. Makes me want to reread Into The Wild. Actually makes me NEED to reread Into The Wild.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wild Truth?

Absolutely

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

Yes.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Nothing. It was honest.

Impeccable

This story was an intense journey that opened closed doors in my live. The writing allowed me to feel as though I was right there witnessing the story unfold. Emotion provoking story that I will remember years from now.

Carine McCanless is the best gift her brother gave

If you could sum up The Wild Truth in three words, what would they be?

It makes sense

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wild Truth?

I don't think I can limit this to moments. I read "Into the Wild" years ago and struggled to understand what had driven this young man to disappear. Now I understand. Who knows what Chris might have done or become if he had lived. In some ways his sister's story is more compeling. She stayed in the world, struggled to forge bonds with siblings, with men and with her parents. I would probably be more like Chris and seek solitude and wilderness for healing. But it is Carine I give the most credit as well as their half siblings and step mother. This is a story of the capacity of human beings to overcome being raised by the most dysfunctional parents. I wish a wonderful future for Carine, her siblings and her daughter. I feel sorry for parents because they clearly lost out by losing these good people who somehow were their children.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It is an amazing story about the attempts of two siblings to be real and genuine human beings in the face of life started in lies and abuse. Could not stop listening to it and that is rare for me these days.

Empowering!

Cried a lot and Learned a lot. Now have a complete story, I am able to understand deeper about the family dynamics that drove Chris McCandless into the wild. It is sad that there is no korean translation of this book available. I hope many Koreans who were inspired by "Into the wild" movie and book to know more story.

Not what I expected

Although entertaining and enjoyable. I guess I expected more back story on the movie, rather than her side of it.

wow

I want to track down Carine and thank her in person now, she has told me how I should handle my own parents, and the familiarity is almost palpable, having no siblings to share the unpleasant memories of growing up with, I've been arguing with myself about my actions for years

Great listen!

Thought the book was pretty good but the best part was having the author narrate the book...she had a great voice and the emotion was sincere. I have always been very intrigued by the "Into The Wild" story.

The Rest of the Story....

If you could sum up The Wild Truth in three words, what would they be?

Articulate, fascinating and raw

What other book might you compare The Wild Truth to and why?

I would say that this book offered a similar portrayal of inspiring heights of "The Last Season". Both of these men shared a common and above reproach respect for nature and themselves. These two stories shared common elements in so far as their uniqueness. Both perished in the wild and were "truth seekers" in life.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've never heard of her before this book. I have read several on this story and viewed the documentary as well. Carine is fascinating and her descriptive abilities are notable. I was able to build pictures in my mind when she described events in her life as they happened. Honestly I thought she did an outstanding job and would listen to her every chance I was given. What a complicated, generous person Carine is. She was able to convey the "Rest of the Story" as I knew there had to be more to this story! I have the utmost respect for her courage, bravery and commitment to her brother...

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was sad throughout the story. Having worked in social services for 26 years and I have seen the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of many children. I cannot wrap my mind around a man such as her father, someone who was brilliant in every way except his personal life. In the wake of their destructive and toxic behavior most assuredly effect Chris and the other siblings immensely.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for your work on this project and may god bless you, your family and all those who were touched by Chris's presence.

A Must Read

Carine told this story with powerful emotion and it was clear to me to be full of Grace. She shares the story of her brother, Chris, while at the same time sharing her own tragic yet wonderful stories of her life adventures. Wow, an amazing book that salutes Chris McCandless while unselfishly showing the true grit of it’s author.

Great follow up to Into the Wild

What a story. Humans with no control on their minds are just Chaos Walking.