First published 2012
Reeling from the sudden death of her beloved mother and the end of her marriage, Cheryl Strayed makes a bold decision: she'll hike the Pacific Crest Trail alone. With only a backpack and her grief as companions, she treks through California, Oregon, and Washington, facing physical hardship and emotional turmoil at every turn. As she battles blisters, hunger, and her own inner demons, Cheryl discovers an unexpected resilience, finding solace in the majestic landscapes and the kindness of strangers she meets along the way. By the trail's end, she has not only conquered the wilderness, but also begun to heal the wounds of her past.
Genres: nature, grief, adventure, autobiography, contemporary, memoir, biography-memoir, personal-development
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-reliance, transformation
315 pages · Paperback · Vintage
Content warnings: mental-illness