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Nonfiction · MelancholicA woman hikes the Pacific Crest Trail alone after her mother’s death
Wild
See it on Amazon2012Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
After her mother’s death and the collapse of her marriage, twenty-six-year-old Cheryl Strayed sets out alone on the Pacific Crest Trail with a backpack that is far too heavy. Her 2012 memoir is honest and gripping.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Grief · Nature · Self-discovery
Screen adaptation
Wild (2014)
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About the author
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