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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Cheryl Strayed

Start date: January 21, 2015

Finish date: January 23, 2015

Discussion: 15/A memoir

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Oct 17, 2014 Jaimie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, we-love-books-book-club

I read this as part of book club I kind of attached myself to. It isn't a book I would normally pick to read on my own. I found that it was a quick read and it kept me interested. I wish that I had had the courage and endurance needed to take a step like that in my past. I have read a lot of reviews saying that the book is overly self indulgent and I am glad I didn't let that stop me from reading it....in my opinion any book written by a person about there own life experiences is going to be sel ...more

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Feb 10, 2015 Lynn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: gorgeous-books

I loved this book! Strayed's writing is sweeping and rich, effortlessly taking the reader on her journey. The memoir of a woman who is emotionally lost and searching for SOMETHING that she hopes to find to rectify her feelings of loss while setting off on a nearly impossible journey across the Pacific Crest Trail as a novice backpacker. I couldn't put this book down and I was genuinely sad when it ended. ...more

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Jun 20, 2015 Gretchen rated it liked it

Shelves: read-2015

I came in biased, and had a hard time overcoming it. Something about the way this book was marketed really rubbed me the wrong way. Can't explain it...just wasn't for me.

That said, I enjoyed the book and appreciated what Strayed was trying to do. I think it takes a lot of guts to a:) try to change your life, b:)attempt a major physical challenge and c:) write about it and share the good/bad/ugly of your experience. Just doing a and b would be tough. Attempting c, and getting beyond your own emot ...more

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Mar 23, 2016 Meredith rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2016

Definitely an honest read.
I might have enjoyed it better if I hadn't read "Becoming Odyssa" in the last six months. I also had a hard time connecting with the main character after she started her hike so unprepared. ...more

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May 03, 2015 Kate rated it it was amazing

I saw the film adaption of Wild the day before I lost my Uncle so I think this book was going to have a place in my heart as it tackles loss and bereavement as subjects. I also began it after finishing an inpatient stay for an eating disorder so felt as though it reflected my own journey.

A wonderfully real tale of self discovery written in such a stark and realistic way. Thoroughly enjoyed and would really recommend. I think it's set to be one of my all time favorites. ...more

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Mar 11, 2014 Rachel Polacek rated it really liked it

Shelves: adult-reads

I really enjoyed this one. It took me awhile to get into it, but after she actually started hiking the trail, I was hooked. I connected to this because I love hiking and find the kind of peace in nature that Strayed also finds. Some of her revelations felt a little sudden at times, and part of me wants to hear about any interactions she had later on with people she met while hiking the PCT. Overall though, a great read.

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Nov 17, 2014 Nancy rated it liked it

I recommend this book. Interesting travels for Cheryl. Sure makes me want to see the movie, too. I love camping and being outside in nature and that aspect of this book certainly appeals. to me.

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