The presentation by Chris McCandless parents did not change my thoughts on Chris. I was able to see how he grew up and received more information about his childhood, but that did not change the ideas of Chris that I had gathered from reading Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer. Most of the information his parents were giving us was in the book. The presentation did however change my thoughts on his parents. It is odd to read a book about someone and gather ideas about them; then meet them and realize that in person they are not such bad people. Chris’s parents pretty much explained Chris just as the book had. Chris is a very strong willed person. Chris’s parents knew they could not stop Chris from doing what he wanted to do. All they hoped was that he did what he wanted and was safe. They were not bothered about Chris’s travels because they knew he was happy. In every picture Chris was in during his journey he was smiling. Chris’s parents say that Chris was not running away from them but seeking. According to Chris you should live your own dream and nobody can give you peace, you have to find it yourself.
The way Chris’s Mother explained Chris and his journey made me believe that Chris was on his own spiritual journey. She said that Chris died knowing and accepting the Lord. He loved and thanked the Lord for the life he was given. She said you should look around and see what the blessing is. It happens everywhere.
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