Lora answers “I haven't read the book yet - I'm waiting...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail:

I haven't read the book yet - I'm waiting for it to come in at the library. She says in the book that she changed her name to Strayed after she divorced her husband. That's very weird. A search on the internet says she has two siblings, both with last names Strayed also. I guess she changed their names too. I've done long distance hiking and on the surface I doubt her integrity. Any comments?

Lora I have read the book since writing the earlier comment and I was very impressed. If she chooses to use different names, that seems irrelevant. Her boo…moreI have read the book since writing the earlier comment and I was very impressed. If she chooses to use different names, that seems irrelevant. Her book is well written and I'm sure authentic. I'm a hiker and a backpacker. She really had some life changing experiences, and the hike healed her. Very good read. I'm sure the movie will be equally good.(less)

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Kathie The movie is great!
Jan 22, 2015 08:10PM · flag

Esther Steffens And, the movie was good!
Jun 12, 2017 07:53AM · flag

Shelli It's really good that you issued this public mea culpa, Lora. I think too many people do not have the bravery or integrity to admit when they make a m ...more
Jan 16, 2019 10:25PM · flag

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