![]() ![]() Don’t get me wrong, the book was finished. Though I could imagine the pain she was in, her moaning did drag on a little in parts. It turns out having all the kit does not make you a hiker. Whilst she seemingly starts the journey prepared, it soon transpires otherwise. It is this conflict that left me unsure if I enjoyed the story, or hated it. The funny thing is that Cheryl herself doesn’t actually know much about it either, which leaves you both annoyed and admiring her strength of character. ![]() The actual walk is called the Pacific Crest Trail (or PCT) and is well documented and famous among hikers – apparently. But fear not, it does, I guess, set the scene.Īs explained briefly in the blurb, Cheryl goes on a big long hike. Chapter 1 made me want to give it up completely, I felt drained and depressed. The story starts horrifically – well, about as depressing as reading about someone’s mother dying from cancer can be at any rate. For a #1 Best Seller and a book that’s been since made into a “major motion picture”, we were all a bit at odds with it. It was a very mixed discussion, let’s just say that. I find that I love them because they’re celebrities or people I already find funny or admire in some way. However, I have read a few autobiographies and loved them, just not usually from strangers. It’s not a usual book I’d have picked up, favouring fiction over non-fiction. Wild by Cheryl Strayed was chosen as a read from my Bloggers Book Club, organised by the lovely Jenny at Sunny Sweet Pea. ![]()
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