Wild by Cheryl Strayed is the author's journey to find herself by hiking the Pacific Coast Trail. After her mother's death and her recent divorce, Cheryl hikes from southern California to the Oregon/Washington border. Along the way she challenges herself both mentally and physically, encountering wild animals, losing her shoes, going without water, getting lost and meeting unforgettable people who make her journey even more special.
As I read this book, I wished I could hike the PCT. I doubt I will ever have the time or stamina to do what Cheryl did but I was in complete awe of her bravery and drive. The breast cancer walk is probably the closest thing I have done to her journey. Walking 40 miles through DC also challenged me physically and mentally, presented unbelievable views, introduced me to amazing people and made me a stronger person through the challenges of training and walking (and blisters).
This book has the potential to be dry. It's a memoir about a woman's solo journey on a famous trail yet it is so entertaining, motivating and inspiring. An adventure novel, travel piece, self help guide and memoir all rolled into one and written so well that you really can imagine yourself ripping your toenails off, drinking muddy lake water or losing the trail. Interested in reading Wild, check out my GoodReads review and stop by the Library to get a copy today and start the adventure!
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