Books, Brews & Booze 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?

Books, Brews & Booze Does it matter?

If someone already doubts a person's integrity before even delving deeper into learning what makes them tick, whether it's an author wh…moreDoes it matter?

If someone already doubts a person's integrity before even delving deeper into learning what makes them tick, whether it's an author who writes a memoir or a person one meets at an event, I can't imagine that person is being approached with an open mind, heart and soul. (less)

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Lora I commented further on. I read the book and found it to be authentic. She had a spiritual turn-around in her life, an awakening. For me, the adventure ...more
Dec 31, 2016 04:58AM · flag

Books, Brews & Booze Yes, so well said! Healing is hard won sometimes, but always inspiring :)
Dec 31, 2016 05:09AM · flag

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