Claire Goodbody 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?

Claire Goodbody Why would you doubt anyone's integrity simply because they change their name? People change their names all the time. I very much doubt their integrit…moreWhy would you doubt anyone's integrity simply because they change their name? People change their names all the time. I very much doubt their integrity changes to match. I believe the author when she writes her story. Her hike was a remarkable feat of endurance and growth. (less)

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Rigoberto L Because when you change your name your siblings don't get your name. Also there is 0 redemption arc or personal growth in this story. She starts out a ...more
Dec 08, 2021 07:14AM · flag

Mutiny Feat of Endurance?? She skipped HALF THE DAMN TRAIL? Did you even read the book? Do you know anything about hiking??? Give credit to those unsung peop ...more
Feb 12, 2022 11:28PM · flag

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