Becky Leuenhagen 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?

Becky Leuenhagen Whereslora, I think once you read the book your questions will be answered. The last name Strayed, answered in the book. And as far as the long distan…moreWhereslora, I think once you read the book your questions will be answered. The last name Strayed, answered in the book. And as far as the long distance hiker, she was not, and writes of her mistakes. It is by no means a book about/guide for hiking. It seemed to me more of a growth of self. Now that I've finished the book, I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. (less)

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Lora Hi Becky ~ I wish I could delete this comment. I spoke before reading the book. Reading the book, I became convinced that she had an authentic experie ...more
Jan 31, 2015 08:42AM · flag

Becky Leuenhagen
Jan 31, 2015 08:52AM · flag

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