I don't think so. I don't think that Chris would like anybody especially including his sister to make a splash on him. This looks like Kardashians show for me, nothing more.
I never once thought Chris had a mental illness or was suicidal. He was on a spiritual journey beyond comprehension, and I love that. I’m with him in spirit, just as he is now in all of our spirits.
Then you don't understand human behavior. How many American humans do what Chris did? An astronomically small amount. Was what Chris did detrimental to his health? Yes. When someone does something that almost no one else does that is causing themselves harm, it's called abnormal behavior. This indicates pathology of some kind. What exactly it was, we don't know, but his sister has claimed that their parents were abusive. If true, this means Chris suffered trauma as a child that could have led to any number of mental disorders that caused him to act in subversively harmful towards himself. He dissociated from society and possibly from himself. Don't ever speak on someone's state of mind without education yourself first.
@@goranabdulqadir6555 I think he’d agree with you, Chris, that is.. at the end of the movie he writes a rebuttal to his reasoning for his adventure. “Happiness is only real when shared” I don’t think anyone disagrees that he didn’t make a mistake, just a mile North was a River crossing so fording it was kind of pointless and he would have known that if he had a map but he didn’t.. The point being, how do you go somewhere that no one has gone before when everything has already been mapped? Simple, you just discard the map.. He was a runner in highschool and they would go on runs to specifically get lost, find their bearings and then make their way back using nothing but backtracking.. I used to do these when I was younger, the coach would give you a map and compass but only a few would actually keep those pieces of gear..
I was born the same year as Chris McCandless. His story inspired me to drive solo from Chicago to the north slope of Alaska. When driving by the entrance of the Stampede Trail, I pulled over and said a word of thanks.
So he abandoned the world to pursue a goal that brought little to no happiness because it was devoid of human interaction? Happiness only real when one destroys to create something new.
@@fulol He learned that along the way, after the whole journey. It was an outcome of, not an input to, his whole journey of, in many ways, soul searching.
It's tough divorcing yourself from family but I can tell you all its been the bravest decision I've ever made and it has allowed me to heal and move forward with my life. Thank you for your inspiring talk Carine
I legally changed my last name, now Nevermore after deciding to "divorce" my family. Who i was i would be Nevermore, and became free to live and love in this life.
@justin rogers I know much time has passed since you said those words. I would absolutely love to hear from you! You Justin are a special person, and I want you to know someone out here cares. I hear more than your words. I'm not wanting to pry, I only want to offer a ear, a shoulder. Please don't let the hard times get you. I am here is u need to talk. I'll give u my info. I hope you're a happy happy person now, who can laugh at me reaching out.
..or how a few small words or other acts of kindness can sustain, solace and help a person who is suffering intensely... several years, or even decades, after they occur.
@@ripdiptatterchip3851 anger is a cancer passed down, of course children are unsuspecting sponges who pass on the disease unless we move ourselves forward through higher quality friends who demand our best as we should of them.. Find great family in great friends and try to forgive the toils of tainted blood.
This story was just brought to my attention. It just bread my heart and inspires me. I watched Charlie Rose interview Sean Penn and Eddie V.. it will be awhile before I am able to watch it, but I cannot wait to. I am haunted by not knowing about the troubled relationship with his parents. That's probably not an accurate way to describe it.
"He is smiling in the picture and there is no mistaking the look in his eyes. Chris McCandless was at peace." When Chris found truth... he smiled. Thank you for sharing Carine.
@@harveythompson1756 Yes, it is! If I met him in the woods, I would called rangers immediately. I think he had suffered some undiagnosed form of schizophrenia.
Same here. I get his story. I didn't divorce my parents but I moved 3000 miles away at Chris's age for the same types of reasons. Emotional and sometimes physical abuse happened to my siblings, my mother and I. My sister moved away through marriage but my Dad really damaged my brother and he couldn't go anywhere. He got cancer at age 42 and passed away. I know that cancer happens to so many people. With my brother, I think my father's actions ate him up on the inside. He was a strong man but also very sensitive and wore his heart on his sleeve. I think that my father's actions killed him. My brother and I are really similar. I tried to escape my life but it has finally caught up to me. It's killing me too. Chris was smart. Even though what he did killed him, he died free. Not eaten alive. In a way he's my hero. My brother, sister and I should have just cut our parents out of our lives and never looked back.
Jen Jen i really feel you. I left my family 5 years ago. Sociopath father and co-dependant agressive mother. But all socially perfect to the outside. We seemed perfect family. Nobody knew or knows about manipulation and lies. Psychological abuse was all i had in my youth. All due to a bad marriage sticking together. Very sad. It still hurts and still will :( hope you manage to recover. Big hug to all suffering :(
You are such a beautiful person Carine.❤ I truly appreciate your sharing such painful truths but know and respect your need to make the truth known… I hope nothing but the best for you and your beautiful family.❤
Watched 'Into the Wild' for the second time recently and it has stayed with me. I now have the luxury of time to research and consider the story. I have read a lot of angry, sometimes offensive and personal views about Chris, his story and his sister Carine's actions from people who are unqualified (and many inexperienced in life). This talk from Chris's sister Carine, apart from being powerful in its own right, has put to rest most of the questions the film left me asking myself. She comes across as someone who likes who she is, though not always what she does but has learned to forgive herself, without bitterness. I hope some day she is able to reconcile her relationship with her parents if that is her wish. I would like to extend my thanks to her for sharing something so personal.
@@WarpPal so we have to read the book to find details that the book doesn't provide? Hmmmmmmm. You do know that youtube provides you with an edit button for your comments right?
I love Into the Wild and The Wild Truth, and this TED Talk is fantastic. It's such a tragic and touching story and is so amazing and true. It tells us that, no matter the consequences, speaking out will help you get unbearable topics off of your chest, just like Carine did. She is an amazing author and mother and, of course, sister when Chris was still alive.
Back in high school, as Carine mentioned, Into the Wild was a required reading. I thought it would just be another tedious homework assignment. Little did I know that the book has completely changed my life. Chris's story resonates with me. I was brought up overseas, moved to the States during my teenage years to live with my parents. They were abusive. Shortly after I turned 18, I moved out to live on my own. Through Chris's story, I found consolation. Even with an unfortunate childhood, I know I can be strong and passionate about life. As I'm re-reading this book twelves years later, I realize his adventurous spirit and disregard towards material possessions have already infused deeply into my life. Thank you Chris, your spirit will live on.
I have always wanted to disappear into places where noone knows me. I have had this thought for years . When I saw "into the wild". I couldn't just let go of the movie. Years later when ever i feel low, i watch into the wild. In this movie i feel peace. To find myself, i could go a thousand miles. My trips have always been short bursts. Chris is hope. Rather than love, than fame, give me truth. Happiness is real when shared. In our hearts. He lives.
I have nothing but respect for Carine McCandless. After all the vile hatred and hurtful remarks about a brother she loves dearly, she remains a loving, caring person. That says a lot about her strength and integrity. I get it were Chris had his flaws and made mistakes (like ANYBODY) but will never understand the hate. I would trust Chris lonnnnnng before the average pos that i'm surrounded by.
I was pushed out of the nest at age 15,my father was somewhat abusive,I don't blame him for anything. I've had a wonderfully exciting adventuresome life. I'm now almost 60, I weep for Cris, wish you would have made it.
I was 33 when Chris' story was released in the news and it felt heavy on my heart. When I read the book I could feel the story that lay under the words. Bless you and Chris for having the bond you had. I believe Chris was at peace when he took his last breath. Thank you Carine for telling your truth of you and Chris.
This was a very touching presentation. I empathize with your loss. Thank you for expanding on your shared upbringing. It does fill in a few of the gaps in Chris’ story. Fwiw I’ve recently read Krakauer’s book and watched the movie and did not perceive Christopher as mentally ill or suicidal. My sense is he was a well read, intelligent and literate young man who in his youthful exuberance made a few critically weak decisions. Decisions he paid such a high price for. We are all richer for his story, but I can’t help but wonder what he would have accomplished if he had a few more years.
As an English teacher, I read and taught this novel for many years. I tried to convey to my students (being as sensitive as I could) the impact of a broken home on children. The common denominator for MOST of my troubled students was not having two loving parents. The family unit in America has crumbled. Sad.
You're an English teacher yet you called _Into the Wild_ a NOVEL?! A novel is a work of FICTION! The book by Jon Krakouer was a well-researched work of journalism that turned into a book. No wonder people are illiterate and out of touch with reality today! You are supposedly an English teacher and you don't know the difference between fiction and non-fiction!
Sorry, but I despise sayings like that *_so_* much. We can want things that we simply _can't_ reach or attain, no matter how hard we may try - and the attempts _can_ harm us much more than simply realizing that those dreams will remain dreams. Sure, failed attempts _can_ also have good side effects, but even then, making it seem like we'll be able to get what we set out to get can break us. What we need to do is find ways to figure out whether something is worth reaching for, whether it's attainable or worth getting broken over - and what is best left a dream. Happiness is no attaining everything we want, happiness is getting _some_ things that we want and finding the mindset to be happy with what we can get.
You can criticize him all you want for you have never walked in his shoes...or of theirs' who feel and who understand. A hero saves others, he didn't save anyone...he saved all of our souls so that we may save all the others' who are about to come... I don't fantacize calling him a Hero....Because he is something above that. The truth in that can only be experienced, not spoken or written.
You have given your brother what he has always asked for and that is TRUTH. You have also given the world a gift by giving TRUTH on what a negative upbringing can have on children. You are a very brave woman just like your brother and a true inspiration just like your brother. I really wish we had people like you running the world because I believe it would be a better place. Thank you so much for the TRUTH. Christopher Mother Earths son who embraced all it’s beauty and now shines like a star ⭐️ in the nights sky.
Thank you for sharing the truth. Childhood trauma and domestic abuse affect people greatly and each of us will choose how to heal. Chris sought healing in a way that impacted many people and will help them change the way they seek their own. And your contribution and how you Carine seek your own healing and help others heal through the double mirror of Chris' life and yours is as essential.
I have been a follower of Chris McCandless for many years now, ever since I learned about his story after seeing 'into the Wild' when is it was first released. His soul and story will no doubt remain with me until I leave this world because it is so inspiring; almost having another Jesus in my life as part of my spirituality. When I'm in tough life situations, I always ask myself: "How would Jesus have handled this situation? How would Chis have dealt with this? I emulate people like Chris. 'The Wild Truth' is a well written book that I just finished reading and is very inspirational and I recommend to everyone who loves the story of Chris (Alexander Supertramp) McCandless.
I read this story in a small apartment in Plainsboro New Jersey with my ex wife thinking I am crazy because I wanted to live in Alaska and spoke of it many years before Into the Wild came forward. The book inspired me but yet, I must say, that Carine speaking is more inspirational and thought provoking for me. Thank you Carine for being more than love or caring...but for being truth.
Carine McCandless is truly inspiring. This TED Talk was one of the best I've seen. Christopher McCandless inspired me from the moment I got to know his story, and his journey certainly taught me to see the world in a different way. It's so beautiful to see Carine continuing this incredible legacy. Thank you!
I read Into the Wild as a part of my English course at school. I liked it so much that I bought my own copy of it, along with The Wild Truth. I am currently halfway through The Wild Truth, and I think Carine McCandless has introduced another level of love. People love pizza, have girlfriends or boyfriends, marry, divorce, break up, separate, etc. The bond that that is described between brother and sister seems way more powerful than even the most faithful romances. I've read well over a hundred books and have never read anything more powerful than the thoughts and feeling Carine McCandless so generously shares. It's the only book I've ever read that has truly made me cry.
I read “Into The Wild” a long time ago, and I always had questions about made Chris do what he did. Now I know the rest of the story! So similar to the story of my life! I can’t find the words that truly say how lucky I feel I am , for accidentally stumbling on this explanation fo his real life. Thank you so much for telling the REAL story of your brother. Now it up to me to try not to make the same mistakes.
Think about all the people that have done exactly the same thing Chris has done, survived and went on to live a more purposeful, positive life that we will never hear about.
The only people who benefitted from those experiences are the ones who learned the lesson of sharing happiness and went back to society with other people.
I see Chris as a cautionary tale. Sure, take a year off to explore the country before settling down to a job and family ... But be prepared, and be realistic. You can care about nature, but nature doesn't care about you. There are hundreds of ways to die in the woods; learn from the mistakes of others.
Nice to meet you. Name is Christopher John anderson. Married to the lady in the picture. Grew up rich and violent. Divorced from my family and left at 13. Was homeless until enlisting in the navy. Mostly lived in the woods. Blah blah. I actually talk to my mother these days. Though not much. I like my family better. She is actually the one that told me I should check out the into the wild story. Just watched it on Netflix for the first time a couple days ago. Very weird. Uncanny. My little sister thinks so to. She also left our family for the same reasons. Though also occasionally talks to our mother. She was the only one I kept in contact with all those years. But now she's the one I worry about. She didn't get away until graduating high school. She's been going down a dark path for a few years now. Just as I came out of mine and started a family. She scares me. She's five years younger than me. She's just as stubborn but not as skilled and she trusts to much. Hopefully she will be ok. If she makes it to 30 like I did, she will be fine I think.
Her story encouraged me that I can be a different parent than my parents were. Mine weren't abusive, but there are things they did & said that I'd rather not repeat when I have kids. Carine, her brother & her daughters are so inspiring!
If I would ever have a sister in next life . I wish she will be like you . You are the best sister any brother can imagine 😘 Chris would be proud on you 🙂
Thank you Carine for sharing your incredible journey. As a parent of two young boys I will motivate them to focus on ‘The pages in between’. Thank you once again.
I’m so sorry for what you both went through with your parents, Carine but I think Chris would be really proud of you and no doubt he would have been an awesome uncle to your girls. Excellent talk and I wanna read your book
Mental cruelty, by far more damaging..thank you so much for this articulation of truth so needed to be said..Much respect, Sister, in this most relevant of inner personal family dynamics throughout our great nation..Much love for your courage and heart of compassion for your Brother's sacred soul.
Some people do grow up to be like their parents. But, others do move on. 2 out of 3 kids in our family did just that. We did a total break from the family and became better people.
I'm from Brazil, and I'm VERY happy that I saw her talk. What a cool woman she is! Into the wild here in Brazil is called IN THE WILD NATURE, and it is a film that totally CHANGED the meaning of my life, of my existence. I am forever grateful to Alexander supertramp. Hugs to Carine, a great human. 💜
This lady is inspirational. I never knew that Chris had such a horrible upbringing at the hands of his parents and that that was one of his reasons for going off grid. Total respect to his sister for speaking out and exposing these charlatans that were hiding in plain sight with their religion.
I just finished reading Into the Wild, a great story, we come to planet Earth for a purpose and to leave a great legacy to inspire other people to achieve their dreams in this journey of life.
When I first saw the movie and read the book, I saw a lot of myself in Chris. My parents weren't physically abusive exactly, but the mental strain of their toxicity was enough for me to consider them mentally abusive. When I called them out they gas lit me into feeling like I made it up or imagined it for years. People really need to consider whether getting married and having kids is right for them, as their actions can have long lasting effects.
You are very impressive and an amazing woman. Chris would have been so proud of you. I cried when I saw his story. Part of me wanted to do the same thing he did going into the wild coming from abuse myself. God bless you and your family and RIP Chris!
Incredible!! She is an amazing speaker. I too, have lived a similar life as she did. With a "father" who had 2 wives, 2 households, but never acknowledged or apologized for the life he led. Carine, your two daughters are such sweethearts. Thank you for sharing your story.
I have watched the movie, read the book and researched everything I could on the story and not once I felt any different than what Carine explained on this lecture! I really believe who heartly in what he did and had the courage that others do not. I would give anything to meet Carine and travel the path Chris did to show my respect. Thank you Carine for this lecture you are incredible!!
Everything is great. Way sad. She is an angel. Strong and powerful message. Love and compassion. Strong woman. Chris will continue guide us. Soar free my Friends.
I read that book almost a decade ago and then I found out there had been a movie and I watched it as well... It is still to this day something that has stuck with me. But I never fully understood what his motivations for doing what he did. Now I know. And it makes his story even that more powerful!! I am so glad she shared this with us and I'll have to read her book as well. From all the pain and struggle these to McCandless kids grew stronger and have impacted the world!
Got the Book, Movie, We won't forget. I feel his pain decades now. My favorite Movie, story and book. Same kind of life, to my dad I'm never good enough
Chris's story was a great inspiration in my late teens. A truly inspirational life and views 💖 And isn't it so interesting how young Heather looks so much like Chris?
Sometimes, parents themselves get so engrossed in their domestic fights that they don't realize how much their actions/words affect the kids. The guilt that Chris felt is very painful. When parents say things that make you feel responsible for their suffering, the kids start to feel helpless and guilty. I think Chris just went away silently to find peace and maybe reflect upon things. I think he wanted to enjoy the quietness and think freely. In his last days he expressed his gratitude for the happy moments in his life. He was grateful for the happy things in his life.
The movie attracted me to the book and its story of Chris. The book has truly helped me to see another perspective that never would have happened otherwise. I truly want to thank you for coming forward to complete the untold story behind the story as we so often don't want others to know. It's hard to walk the walk until it has been walked. From your pain(s) I truly see a wonderful new story unfolding. Thank You for the TRUTH!
Remarkable siblings. McCandless story had a strong impact on me shaping up into adulthood and facing my own turmoil and it still does now revisiting this. Thanks for being here Carine.
"Happiness is only real when shared". It is one of the most favourite movies I have ever seen before. It inspired me a lot in searching what the meaning of life is.
"The greatest experiences are usually waiting for us far out of our comfort zone." This alone is one of most difficult things to do. We all know that it's true yet most of time we choose comfort over challenge. Thanks Carine for pushing us to explore
ThankYOU Carine and bless your family. I’m so touched by you and your brothers lives. I too, come from abuse and I relate very very strongly with what you both went through. My heart goes out to you and your family. 🙏❤️🙂
Outstanding video and a lot of lessons learned. We are supposed to break the chains of bad energy and make sure they are guided in the right direction. I am in tears as well. That picture is deep. Great talk!
I’m so sorry for your loss Carine..🙏👼 I totally agree with the earlier comments that Chris is very proud to have a sister like u❤ It’s amazing to watch the special bond both of u shared despite the tough circumstances growing up.. You did the right thing by sharing the truth with the world which made your brothers story complete.. Truly admire your courage and strength.. GOD bless all your efforts Carine, Heather & Christiana😇🙏❤️🎉👼
Csodálatos hölgy és anya. Gyerekkorától kezdve a válságok megélését, testvére tragikus értelmetlen halála indította egy új élet elindítására, fokozatos felismerések felé. Megismerte a szeretet, megértés, megbocsájtás erejét, hatalmát, így kapta meg a békés szeretetteljes élet értelmét. Köszönöm a munkásságát, és azt, hogy ezt megosztotta velünk. Áldás kisérje további útját.
Hungarian translated: Wonderful lady and mother. From childhood onwards, he was driven by crises, his brother’s tragic meaningless death to start a new life, towards gradual realizations. He learned the power and power of love, understanding, forgiveness, so he got the meaning of a peaceful loving life. Thank you for your work and for sharing this with us. Bless your way.
Thank you so much for the Respect & honesty from your heart & the spirit of your Brother to share your Story, I am 10yrs late? Because I saw Chris Movie, In it I saw his passion for freedom & the people met along the way-free caring spirit-which he did not overstay his welcome -I also did not see a mental ill person quite the opposite, maybe until now that after all these years later that believe or not im just hearing yours and Chris story now. The amazing part about his story. He stays with you and becomes apart of that missing gap in each ones lives..Passion for life. yes i shared a tear for him after watching Into the Wild. For me. Hes brave and found his hidden courage to forgive RIP Chris with love from a Stranger. Thank you so much for sharing your story, so it can reach other people in need and relate to Abuse is not okay Kia kaka Be Strong, Stand Tall
I watched the documentary. Heartbreaking. I have answers now, why he left. A lot of families have these secrets. Glad she found the courage. R.I.P. Chris Candless.
Wow! That's Was Wonderful! Chris McCandless said so much with his actions...and attitude. He said so much about love, and the love of life. Thank you...Carine. Thank you for your Love Chris. R.I.P.
She is a good speaker and strong women. Chris would be very proud of his sister.
No creo que esto fuera lo que él buscaba¡¡
Si. Hablar caca de los papas de uno no lo hace a uno un "buen speaker".
I think your right. :)
I don't think so. I don't think that Chris would like anybody especially including his sister to make a splash on him.
This looks like Kardashians show for me, nothing more.
i think her brother would be upset shes cashing in on his memory
I never once thought Chris had a mental illness or was suicidal.
He was on a spiritual journey beyond comprehension, and I love that. I’m with him in spirit, just as he is now in all of our spirits.
He was just to eager to be free but became irresponsable on the way to the point that he did mistakes that would end his life .
You shut yourself from society and pursue a life without human interaction is suicide.
@@goranabdulqadir6555 He had plenty of human interaction, he only meant to be there a few months, everybody needs breaks
Then you don't understand human behavior. How many American humans do what Chris did? An astronomically small amount. Was what Chris did detrimental to his health? Yes. When someone does something that almost no one else does that is causing themselves harm, it's called abnormal behavior. This indicates pathology of some kind. What exactly it was, we don't know, but his sister has claimed that their parents were abusive. If true, this means Chris suffered trauma as a child that could have led to any number of mental disorders that caused him to act in subversively harmful towards himself. He dissociated from society and possibly from himself. Don't ever speak on someone's state of mind without education yourself first.
@@goranabdulqadir6555 I think he’d agree with you, Chris, that is.. at the end of the movie he writes a rebuttal to his reasoning for his adventure. “Happiness is only real when shared”
I don’t think anyone disagrees that he didn’t make a mistake, just a mile North was a River crossing so fording it was kind of pointless and he would have known that if he had a map but he didn’t..
The point being, how do you go somewhere that no one has gone before when everything has already been mapped? Simple, you just discard the map..
He was a runner in highschool and they would go on runs to specifically get lost, find their bearings and then make their way back using nothing but backtracking.. I used to do these when I was younger, the coach would give you a map and compass but only a few would actually keep those pieces of gear..
I was born the same year as Chris McCandless. His story inspired me to drive solo from Chicago to the north slope of Alaska. When driving by the entrance of the Stampede Trail, I pulled over and said a word of thanks.
That's beautiful 😊
Goosebumps. We need be free. Soar. Great story.
@Emma Mankus It will be on display in a few years at a museum in Fairbanks, AK.
@@jimr5793 the ignorance is outstanding
我和克里斯·麥坎德利斯同年出生 為什麼 我還是走不出去 為什麼我還在這裡 我想這就是克里斯 迷人的地方吧
happiness only real when shared
So he abandoned the world to pursue a goal that brought little to no happiness because it was devoid of human interaction? Happiness only real when one destroys to create something new.
@@fulol He learned that along the way, after the whole journey. It was an outcome of, not an input to, his whole journey of, in many ways, soul searching.
its not
As long as its shared with the right people otherwise happiness is better on your own.
HAPPINESS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED
It's tough divorcing yourself from family but I can tell you all its been the bravest decision I've ever made and it has allowed me to heal and move forward with my life. Thank you for your inspiring talk Carine
I legally changed my last name, now Nevermore after deciding to "divorce" my family. Who i was i would be Nevermore, and became free to live and love in this life.
me too. you are not alone. many people have to do it to survive.
@justin rogers dont leave. just figure out what you need to be happy.
@justin rogers I know much time has passed since you said those words. I would absolutely love to hear from you! You Justin are a special person, and I want you to know someone out here cares. I hear more than your words. I'm not wanting to pry, I only want to offer a ear, a shoulder. Please don't let the hard times get you. I am here is u need to talk. I'll give u my info. I hope you're a happy happy person now, who can laugh at me reaching out.
Same here.
People don't realize how just a few small words or actions can destroy a child's soul forever..
wish my parents knew that lol
..or how a few small words or other acts of kindness can sustain, solace and help a person who is suffering intensely... several years, or even decades, after they occur.
Not always forever., and if not so then sometimes you can re-balance 'karma'. Pay it Forward when you can.
@@ripdiptatterchip3851 anger is a cancer passed down, of course children are unsuspecting sponges who pass on the disease unless we move ourselves forward through higher quality friends who demand our best as we should of them..
Find great family in great friends and try to forgive the toils of tainted blood.
This story was just brought to my attention. It just bread my heart and inspires me. I watched Charlie Rose interview Sean Penn and Eddie V.. it will be awhile before I am able to watch it, but I cannot wait to. I am haunted by not knowing about the troubled relationship with his parents.
That's probably not an accurate way to describe it.
Heather looks like Chris 😊.
And I'm crying at work watching this. It's too bittersweet & beautiful.
"He is smiling in the picture and there is no mistaking the look in his eyes. Chris McCandless was at peace." When Chris found truth... he smiled. Thank you for sharing Carine.
We remember him. We will remember him.
..the look in his eyes was insanity !
He starved to death.
@@harveythompson1756 Yes, it is!
If I met him in the woods, I would called rangers immediately.
I think he had suffered some undiagnosed form of schizophrenia.
What a cheapshot.
I'm crying. Actually into the wild its my favourite movie ever and Im sure that what Chris did will stay with me and in my life forever. Inspiring.
Can u please tell me where i can watch the whole movie properly? The whole movie can't be found in RUclips😥
sidratul monteher rafa Netflix.
Giovanna Silva 🙌
Same here. I get his story. I didn't divorce my parents but I moved 3000 miles away at Chris's age for the same types of reasons. Emotional and sometimes physical abuse happened to my siblings, my mother and I. My sister moved away through marriage but my Dad really damaged my brother and he couldn't go anywhere. He got cancer at age 42 and passed away. I know that cancer happens to so many people. With my brother, I think my father's actions ate him up on the inside. He was a strong man but also very sensitive and wore his heart on his sleeve. I think that my father's actions killed him. My brother and I are really similar. I tried to escape my life but it has finally caught up to me. It's killing me too. Chris was smart. Even though what he did killed him, he died free. Not eaten alive. In a way he's my hero. My brother, sister and I should have just cut our parents out of our lives and never looked back.
Jen Jen i really feel you. I left my family 5 years ago. Sociopath father and co-dependant agressive mother. But all socially perfect to the outside. We seemed perfect family. Nobody knew or knows about manipulation and lies. Psychological abuse was all i had in my youth. All due to a bad marriage sticking together. Very sad. It still hurts and still will :( hope you manage to recover. Big hug to all suffering :(
You are such a beautiful person Carine.❤ I truly appreciate your sharing such painful truths but know and respect your need to make the truth known… I hope nothing but the best for you and your beautiful family.❤
Watched 'Into the Wild' for the second time recently and it has stayed with me. I now have the luxury of time to research and consider the story. I have read a lot of angry, sometimes offensive and personal views about Chris, his story and his sister Carine's actions from people who are unqualified (and many inexperienced in life). This talk from Chris's sister Carine, apart from being powerful in its own right, has put to rest most of the questions the film left me asking myself. She comes across as someone who likes who she is, though not always what she does but has learned to forgive herself, without bitterness. I hope some day she is able to reconcile her relationship with her parents if that is her wish.
I would like to extend my thanks to her for sharing something so personal.
bro u don gotta go all that damn deep.
Read the Book youll be doing yourself a favor. Adds context to Chris's philosophy that the book never gave sufficient detail on.
@@WarpPal so we have to read the book to find details that the book doesn't provide? Hmmmmmmm.
You do know that youtube provides you with an edit button for your comments right?
@@bigfish8280 Carine wrote a book after Jon wrote Into The Wild called The Wild Truth.
‘What matters most is that we learn from our mistakes. And you have to remain cautious of those that don’t’. Strong woman, true life lessons
I love Into the Wild and The Wild Truth, and this TED Talk is fantastic. It's such a tragic and touching story and is so amazing and true. It tells us that, no matter the consequences, speaking out will help you get unbearable topics off of your chest, just like Carine did. She is an amazing author and mother and, of course, sister when Chris was still alive.
Back in high school, as Carine mentioned, Into the Wild was a required reading. I thought it would just be another tedious homework assignment. Little did I know that the book has completely changed my life. Chris's story resonates with me. I was brought up overseas, moved to the States during my teenage years to live with my parents. They were abusive. Shortly after I turned 18, I moved out to live on my own. Through Chris's story, I found consolation. Even with an unfortunate childhood, I know I can be strong and passionate about life. As I'm re-reading this book twelves years later, I realize his adventurous spirit and disregard towards material possessions have already infused deeply into my life. Thank you Chris, your spirit will live on.
'refused to be part of the charade' and he did that til in the end. Respect.
I have always wanted to disappear into places where noone knows me. I have had this thought for years . When I saw "into the wild". I couldn't just let go of the movie. Years later when ever i feel low, i watch into the wild. In this movie i feel peace.
To find myself, i could go a thousand miles. My trips have always been short bursts.
Chris is hope.
Rather than love, than fame, give me truth.
Happiness is real when shared.
In our hearts. He lives.
"The greatest experiences are usually waiting for us far out of our comfort zone."
Well said and very true Preston
"she was in danger because of our existence" thank you. Thats it. That explains my entire existence finally. Thank you.
I was really impressed with this talk. There was abuse in my family, and we didnt talk about it. I really liked her priorities in life.
“We all are human and make mistakes but We learn from them and we need to protect ourselves from those who don’t.” A whole word
I have nothing but respect for Carine McCandless. After all the vile hatred and hurtful remarks about a brother she loves dearly, she remains a loving, caring person. That says a lot about her strength and integrity. I get it were Chris had his flaws and made mistakes (like ANYBODY) but will never understand the hate. I would trust Chris lonnnnnng before the average pos that i'm surrounded by.
It just touches my heart .
Chris was different and had his own different perception about life.
He's gonna be remembered by all.
I was pushed out of the nest at age 15,my father was somewhat abusive,I don't blame him for anything. I've had a wonderfully exciting adventuresome life. I'm now almost 60, I weep for Cris, wish you would have made it.
Oh good for you. I know what your saying. I also feel such deep sadness that Chris didn't make it.. Thank you for sharing.
I was 33 when Chris' story was released in the news and it felt heavy on my heart. When I read the book I could feel the story that lay under the words. Bless you and Chris for having the bond you had. I believe Chris was at peace when he took his last breath. Thank you Carine for telling your truth of you and Chris.
Oh my gosh, this woman is so strong and smart. An amazing talk. A gift to all of us.
This was a very touching presentation. I empathize with your loss. Thank you for expanding on your shared upbringing. It does fill in a few of the gaps in Chris’ story.
Fwiw I’ve recently read Krakauer’s book and watched the movie and did not perceive Christopher as mentally ill or suicidal. My sense is he was a well read, intelligent and literate young man who in his youthful exuberance made a few critically weak decisions. Decisions he paid such a high price for.
We are all richer for his story, but I can’t help but wonder what he would have accomplished if he had a few more years.
As an English teacher, I read and taught this novel for many years. I tried to convey to my students (being as sensitive as I could) the impact of a broken home on children. The common denominator for MOST of my troubled students was not having two loving parents. The family unit in America has crumbled. Sad.
So true. Problem is most of the children in class are troubled, even in Bulgaria...
You're an English teacher yet you called _Into the Wild_ a NOVEL?! A novel is a work of FICTION! The book by Jon Krakouer was a well-researched work of journalism that turned into a book. No wonder people are illiterate and out of touch with reality today! You are supposedly an English teacher and you don't know the difference between fiction and non-fiction!
@@DonnaBrooks you criticize me…and you can’t even spell Krakauer’s name correctly.
I’m going to be an English teacher too :) I look forward to working through this book with my students.
@@monasauvage415: I hope this book is still on the curriculum for you to do so.
"if you want something in life, reach out and grab it"
yes.... :)
Sorry, but I despise sayings like that *_so_* much. We can want things that we simply _can't_ reach or attain, no matter how hard we may try - and the attempts _can_ harm us much more than simply realizing that those dreams will remain dreams. Sure, failed attempts _can_ also have good side effects, but even then, making it seem like we'll be able to get what we set out to get can break us.
What we need to do is find ways to figure out whether something is worth reaching for, whether it's attainable or worth getting broken over - and what is best left a dream. Happiness is no attaining everything we want, happiness is getting _some_ things that we want and finding the mindset to be happy with what we can get.
You can criticize him all you want for you have never walked in his shoes...or of theirs' who feel and who understand.
A hero saves others, he didn't save anyone...he saved all of our souls so that we may save all the others' who are about to come...
I don't fantacize calling him a Hero....Because he is something above that. The truth in that can only be experienced, not spoken or written.
Such a inspiring and strong lady ❤❤ what a teaching to all the girls out there that just rely on urself such an empowering message
You have given your brother what he has always asked for and that is TRUTH. You have also given the world a gift by giving TRUTH on what a negative upbringing can have on children. You are a very brave woman just like your brother and a true inspiration just like your brother. I really wish we had people like you running the world because I believe it would be a better place. Thank you so much for the TRUTH. Christopher Mother Earths son who embraced all it’s beauty and now shines like a star ⭐️ in the nights sky.
I'm pretty shocked this doesn't have more views
... quality vs quantity?
Why are you shocked ⚡️⚡️ ?
I found it whilst watching the Magic Bus being flown out
doesn't matter for now... the likes a ton :D And I like this talk very much
Then there are those who accuse Carine M of exploiting the situation.
Thank you for sharing the truth. Childhood trauma and domestic abuse affect people greatly and each of us will choose how to heal. Chris sought healing in a way that impacted many people and will help them change the way they seek their own. And your contribution and how you Carine seek your own healing and help others heal through the double mirror of Chris' life and yours is as essential.
I have been a follower of Chris McCandless for many years now, ever since I learned about his story after seeing 'into the Wild' when is it was first released. His soul and story will no doubt remain with me until I leave this world because it is so inspiring; almost having another Jesus in my life as part of my spirituality. When I'm in tough life situations, I always ask myself: "How would Jesus have handled this situation? How would Chis have dealt with this? I emulate people like Chris. 'The Wild Truth' is a well written book that I just finished reading and is very inspirational and I recommend to everyone who loves the story of Chris (Alexander Supertramp) McCandless.
I read this story in a small apartment in Plainsboro New Jersey with my ex wife thinking I am crazy because I wanted to live in Alaska and spoke of it many years before Into the Wild came forward. The book inspired me but yet, I must say, that Carine speaking is more inspirational and thought provoking for me. Thank you Carine for being more than love or caring...but for being truth.
Did you make your way out of Plainsboro NJ?
I feel she made the right decision initially. First, to herself as she was healing and second, to those of us who relate, in whatever way, to Chris.
Carine is great and strong same like his Brother Supertramp ❤🎉
Carine McCandless is truly inspiring. This TED Talk was one of the best I've seen. Christopher McCandless inspired me from the moment I got to know his story, and his journey certainly taught me to see the world in a different way. It's so beautiful to see Carine continuing this incredible legacy. Thank you!
What an incredible strong woman! 💕✨✨
Chris, you are a good man, breaks my heart you died.
Wow! Such a brave woman. I’m so sorry for their abuse. I agree with some of the other comments; Chris would be so proud of his little sister!
I read Into the Wild as a part of my English course at school. I liked it so much that I bought my own copy of it, along with The Wild Truth. I am currently halfway through The Wild Truth, and I think Carine McCandless has introduced another level of love. People love pizza, have girlfriends or boyfriends, marry, divorce, break up, separate, etc. The bond that that is described between brother and sister seems way more powerful than even the most faithful romances. I've read well over a hundred books and have never read anything more powerful than the thoughts and feeling Carine McCandless so generously shares. It's the only book I've ever read that has truly made me cry.
I read “Into The Wild” a long time ago, and I always had questions about made Chris do what he did. Now I know the rest of the story! So similar to the story of my life! I can’t find the words that truly say how lucky I feel I am , for accidentally stumbling on this explanation fo his real life. Thank you so much for telling the REAL story of your brother. Now it up to me to try not to make the same mistakes.
Think about all the people that have done exactly the same thing Chris has done, survived and went on to live a more purposeful, positive life that we will never hear about.
The only people who benefitted from those experiences are the ones who learned the lesson of sharing happiness and went back to society with other people.
What is your point? Wow. Your soul is dark
@@xstoofpeer That depends on who the person is, as long as they live a happy life, they benefit
I see Chris as a cautionary tale. Sure, take a year off to explore the country before settling down to a job and family ... But be prepared, and be realistic. You can care about nature, but nature doesn't care about you. There are hundreds of ways to die in the woods; learn from the mistakes of others.
Nice to meet you. Name is Christopher John anderson. Married to the lady in the picture. Grew up rich and violent. Divorced from my family and left at 13. Was homeless until enlisting in the navy. Mostly lived in the woods. Blah blah. I actually talk to my mother these days. Though not much. I like my family better. She is actually the one that told me I should check out the into the wild story. Just watched it on Netflix for the first time a couple days ago. Very weird. Uncanny. My little sister thinks so to. She also left our family for the same reasons. Though also occasionally talks to our mother. She was the only one I kept in contact with all those years. But now she's the one I worry about. She didn't get away until graduating high school. She's been going down a dark path for a few years now. Just as I came out of mine and started a family. She scares me. She's five years younger than me. She's just as stubborn but not as skilled and she trusts to much. Hopefully she will be ok. If she makes it to 30 like I did, she will be fine I think.
Her story encouraged me that I can be a different parent than my parents were. Mine weren't abusive, but there are things they did & said that I'd rather not repeat when I have kids. Carine, her brother & her daughters are so inspiring!
incredibly strong woman. bless her. the ending of her speech was so beautiful.
If I would ever have a sister in next life . I wish she will be like you . You are the best sister any brother can imagine 😘 Chris would be proud on you 🙂
Thank you Carine for sharing your incredible journey. As a parent of two young boys I will motivate them to focus on ‘The pages in between’. Thank you once again.
I’m so sorry for what you both went through with your parents, Carine but I think Chris would be really proud of you and no doubt he would have been an awesome uncle to your girls. Excellent talk and I wanna read your book
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Mental cruelty, by far more damaging..thank you so much for this articulation of truth so needed to be said..Much respect, Sister, in this most relevant of inner personal family dynamics throughout our great nation..Much love for your courage and heart of compassion for your Brother's sacred soul.
Some people do grow up to be like their parents. But, others do move on. 2 out of 3 kids in our family did just that. We did a total break from the family and became better people.
I'm from Brazil, and I'm VERY happy that I saw her talk. What a cool woman she is! Into the wild here in Brazil is called IN THE WILD NATURE, and it is a film that totally CHANGED the meaning of my life, of my existence. I am forever grateful to Alexander supertramp. Hugs to Carine, a great human. 💜
This lady is inspirational. I never knew that Chris had such a horrible upbringing at the hands of his parents and that that was one of his reasons for going off grid. Total respect to his sister for speaking out and exposing these charlatans that were hiding in plain sight with their religion.
I just finished reading Into the Wild, a great story, we come to planet Earth for a purpose and to leave a great legacy to inspire other people to achieve their dreams in this journey of life.
Her book is fantastic. Some parts are intense especially with the parents but it’s still worth a read
I never knew these things about Chris. I've always admired his spirit.
WOW what an amazing woman. Thanks Carine you are one of a kind
Your brothers story inspired me to quit my job at 18 and hitchhike Europe for 2 years. I will never forget him
When I first saw the movie and read the book, I saw a lot of myself in Chris. My parents weren't physically abusive exactly, but the mental strain of their toxicity was enough for me to consider them mentally abusive. When I called them out they gas lit me into feeling like I made it up or imagined it for years. People really need to consider whether getting married and having kids is right for them, as their actions can have long lasting effects.
True,life is about quality and he proved it,rip Chris.
He did?
Sherlock, you just don't get it.
Sherlock, watch the movie read the book and listen to Carine again might help.
Bless you. I have two brothers and could not imagine losing either one of them. He was an inspiration to us all!!!
You are very impressive and an amazing woman. Chris would have been so proud of you. I cried when I saw his story. Part of me wanted to do the same thing he did going into the wild coming from abuse myself. God bless you and your family and RIP Chris!
Thank you, Ms McCandless, for such an inspiring story.
I have been praying and asking for my purpose. Then I read about Chris McCandless. I feel like he knew his.
Incredible!! She is an amazing speaker. I too, have lived a similar life as she did. With a "father" who had 2 wives, 2 households, but never acknowledged or apologized for the life he led. Carine, your two daughters are such sweethearts. Thank you for sharing your story.
Well said, Carine. All of it and Chris would be so proud of you
“Into the wild” Is a great story with the best soundtrack lyrically brilliant, i connect with it on so many levels. Thank you
HAPPINESS ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED - Chris McCandless
I have watched the movie, read the book and researched everything I could on the story and not once I felt any different than what Carine explained on this lecture! I really believe who heartly in what he did and had the courage that others do not. I would give anything to meet Carine and travel the path Chris did to show my respect. Thank you Carine for this lecture you are incredible!!
Everything is great. Way sad. She is an angel. Strong and powerful message. Love and compassion. Strong woman. Chris will continue guide us. Soar free my Friends.
This adds so many answers which I had about Chris and his death after reading the book. Thank you for sharing Carine.
I read that book almost a decade ago and then I found out there had been a movie and I watched it as well... It is still to this day something that has stuck with me. But I never fully understood what his motivations for doing what he did. Now I know. And it makes his story even that more powerful!! I am so glad she shared this with us and I'll have to read her book as well. From all the pain and struggle these to McCandless kids grew stronger and have impacted the world!
Got the Book, Movie, We won't forget. I feel his pain decades now. My favorite Movie, story and book. Same kind of life, to my dad I'm never good enough
Chris's story was a great inspiration in my late teens. A truly inspirational life and views 💖
And isn't it so interesting how young Heather looks so much like Chris?
Sometimes, parents themselves get so engrossed in their domestic fights that they don't realize how much their actions/words affect the kids. The guilt that Chris felt is very painful. When parents say things that make you feel responsible for their suffering, the kids start to feel helpless and guilty. I think Chris just went away silently to find peace and maybe reflect upon things. I think he wanted to enjoy the quietness and think freely. In his last days he expressed his gratitude for the happy moments in his life. He was grateful for the happy things in his life.
The movie attracted me to the book and its story of Chris. The book has truly helped me to see another perspective that never would have happened otherwise. I truly want to thank you for coming forward to complete the untold story behind the story as we so often don't want others to know. It's hard to walk the walk until it has been walked. From your pain(s) I truly see a wonderful new story unfolding. Thank You for the TRUTH!
I think this is a perfect spot to comment on the fact that there are in fact shared truths between us as humans. To believe anything else is false...
Remarkable siblings. McCandless story had a strong impact on me shaping up into adulthood and facing my own turmoil and it still does now revisiting this. Thanks for being here Carine.
WOW. breathtaking speech. Carine is talking about Chris being an inspiration but this is another level
I never knew. Now things make much more sense. What a wonderful, courageous woman.
My heart breaks for the trauma they went through. This story shines light on childhood trauma and the many that suffer in silence.
"Happiness is only real when shared". It is one of the most favourite movies I have ever seen before. It inspired me a lot in searching what the meaning of life is.
Adoption and biological diversity. She’s an example of how to make it work.
"The greatest experiences are usually waiting for us far out of our comfort zone." This alone is one of most difficult things to do. We all know that it's true yet most of time we choose comfort over challenge. Thanks Carine for pushing us to explore
ThankYOU Carine and bless your family. I’m so touched by you and your brothers lives. I too, come from abuse and I relate very very strongly with what you both went through. My heart goes out to you and your family. 🙏❤️🙂
Thank you for completing the truth. My the Lord bless you. Continue to shine the light expose the truth
Her speak is articulate and expressive at the right places.
Outstanding video and a lot of lessons learned. We are supposed to break the chains of bad energy and make sure they are guided in the right direction. I am in tears as well. That picture is deep. Great talk!
I’m so sorry for your loss Carine..🙏👼 I totally agree with the earlier comments that Chris is very proud to have a sister like u❤ It’s amazing to watch the special bond both of u shared despite the tough circumstances growing up.. You did the right thing by sharing the truth with the world which made your brothers story complete.. Truly admire your courage and strength.. GOD bless all your efforts Carine, Heather & Christiana😇🙏❤️🎉👼
"Happiness only real when it's shared" a great speech have made so many things clear to us
Thank you ! Your brother must be so proud! 💜
"A felicidade real é aquela que se pode compartilhar". De coração, meus Parabéns pela sua luta. Thank you.
"Nothing is more important than truth." -Chris McCandless Into The Wild
Survival is.
Csodálatos hölgy és anya. Gyerekkorától kezdve a válságok megélését, testvére tragikus értelmetlen halála indította egy új élet elindítására, fokozatos felismerések felé. Megismerte a szeretet, megértés, megbocsájtás erejét, hatalmát, így kapta meg a békés szeretetteljes élet értelmét. Köszönöm a munkásságát, és azt, hogy ezt megosztotta velünk. Áldás kisérje további útját.
Hungarian translated: Wonderful lady and mother. From childhood onwards, he was driven by crises, his brother’s tragic meaningless death to start a new life, towards gradual realizations. He learned the power and power of love, understanding, forgiveness, so he got the meaning of a peaceful loving life. Thank you for your work and for sharing this with us. Bless your way.
Speaking guide 101!!!! 🙏 she is phenomenal. Thank you
Thank you so much for the Respect & honesty from your heart & the spirit of your Brother to share your Story, I am 10yrs late? Because I saw Chris Movie, In it I saw his passion for freedom & the people met along the way-free caring spirit-which he did not overstay his welcome -I also did not see a mental ill person quite the opposite, maybe until now that after all these years later that believe or not im just hearing yours and Chris story now. The amazing part about his story. He stays with you and becomes apart of that missing gap in each ones lives..Passion for life. yes i shared a tear for him after watching Into the Wild. For me. Hes brave and found his hidden courage to forgive RIP Chris with love from a Stranger. Thank you so much for sharing your story, so it can reach other people in need and relate to Abuse is not okay Kia kaka Be Strong, Stand Tall
Powerful, beautiful, message. from Chris, and from Carine. I admire Carine so much for telling both their stories.
I watched the documentary. Heartbreaking. I have answers now, why he left. A lot of families have these secrets. Glad she found the courage. R.I.P. Chris Candless.
Pure tears of truth and Light. Best Ted Take ever. We all need compassion. Chris will soar free 4 ever.hugs
Much love, strength, and endurance to you all! Stand for the things you know are true! We are the ones we've been waiting for. 💞
Lessons: "happiness only real when shared", and you can tell that she learned her lesson well: the picture of her daugthers smiling truthfuly.
Wow! That's Was Wonderful! Chris McCandless said so much with his actions...and attitude. He said so much about love, and the love of life.
Thank you...Carine. Thank you for your Love Chris. R.I.P.