Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Cheryl Strayed
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail cover
Good Books rating 3.67
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  • ID: 2434
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • Reviews: 4
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Goodreads · 2025-10-13
mixed 2.50

The reviewer found the book self-indulgent, focusing heavily on the author's grief and personal struggles.

The reviewer critiques the book for being overly focused on the author's personal issues, particularly her grief over her mother's death. While acknowledging the emotional depth, the reviewer feels the narrative is too self-centered and could benefit from a broader perspective.

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    I found this book to be incredibly self indulgent.

    The first 100 pages was the author whinging about how her mother died when she was 22, and how she would ...

    The reviewer critiques the book for being overly focused on the author's personal issues.

A Little Adrift · 2024-06-24
captivating 4.00

The book captures the raw honesty of a physical and emotional journey. The author's experiences are portrayed with a level of vulnerability that resonates deeply.

The reviewer is struck by the raw honesty in Cheryl Strayed's account of her journey. They believe the book beautifully captures the dual nature of the journey—both physical and emotional. The reviewer finds the vulnerability in the author's writing to be its strongest aspect, making the story relatable and impactful. The book is seen as a powerful exploration of self-discovery and the process of healing.

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    Cheryl Strayed's book captures the raw honesty of what it's like to go on a physical and emotional journey to find out more about yourself.

    The author's experiences are portrayed with a level of vulnerability that resonates deeply.

    The book beautifully captures the dual nature of the journey—both physical and emotional.

Julia's Books · Julia · 2021-08-08
positive 4.00

The reviewer praises the book as a compelling mix of trail diary and memoir, offering deep personal insights.

Julia found the book to be much more than just a trail diary, as it delves into the author's personal history and emotional journey. She appreciates how the memoir aspect adds depth to the narrative, making it more engaging and relatable.

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    The book would not be as interesting if it were a trail diary alone.

    Rather, it is part memoir, as the author gives us the background to her ...

    Julia found the book to be much more than just a trail diary.

Girl Got a Hike · 2018-08-10
inspiring 4.20

The memoir is inspiring for its depiction of the author's journey through pain and self-discovery. The physical and emotional challenges she faces are portrayed with remarkable strength and resilience.

Girl Got a Hike finds 'Wild' to be an inspiring account of Cheryl Strayed's journey through pain and self-discovery. The reviewer is moved by the author's ability to work through her emotional turmoil step-by-step, finding strength and resilience along the way. They appreciate the raw honesty with which Strayed describes her experiences, making the book a powerful testament to the human spirit. The reviewer also notes how the book's themes of grief and healing are universally relatable, making it a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding.

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    What is inspiring about her memoir is the way she works through and beyond her pain, works it out physically, step-by-step, getting stronger.

    The physical and emotional challenges she faces are portrayed with remarkable strength and resilience.

    The book's themes of grief and healing are universally relatable.

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