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Wild

By: Cheryl Strayed
Narrated by: Laurel Lefkow
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A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an 1100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe and built her back up again. At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. After her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than an idea: vague, outlandish, and full of promise. But it was a promise of piecing together a life that had come undone. Strayed faces rattlesnakes and bears, intense heat and record snowfalls, and both the beauty and intense loneliness of the trail.

Wild vividly captures the terrors and pleasures of forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

©2012 Cheryl Strayed (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Grief & Loss Travel & Tourism Women Hiking Inspiring Outdoor Heartfelt Funny

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An unforgettable journey of self-discovery, Wild is written by international best-selling author Cheryl Strayed and is a complete and unabridged audiobook memoir with a powerful narration by talented voice-artist Laurel Lefkow. Now also a hugely successful film starring Reece Witherspoon. Audible listeners follow the heartbreaking true story of a young woman who experiences intense grief and a life undone, only to rediscover herself as she forges ahead on a seemingly impossible solo journey across the American wilderness. This is a story that will stay with you long after the final word.

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A great story, beautifully read.

I am so inspired to walk the wilderness. I felt connected to Sheryl often during the telling of this story. A cleverly told tale of life, love, relationships, all with the powerful trail narrative to hold it together.

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Fantastic

What an empowering book. Had me thinking about my life and my journey. Made me smile, cry and cringe. Wanted it to keep on going. And I just loved the narrator.

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Loved it

Excellent story and so inspiring - has made me want to do it myself!! Worth listening to.

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An honest journey

I enjoyed the light read and feel I was hiking with her. When I read the cover it said 'motivational ' well I suppose it is lol I feel now that if see can do that I can at least lose 5 kilo!
My only critique is that it didn't really have any great highs or lows just matter Of fact writing style. Some poetic license , adding a snake bite, ect might have made it a little more intriguing . Overall a pleasant read... I'll go see the movie now👍

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Thoroughly enjoyable

A lovely story well written and great performance by the reader. Her voice so perfect for this book.

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A great tale.

it's understandable to see how it inspired so many people. It's quite descriptive. Give it a go. Well read out to.

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so in love with this story

Such a strong and moving story, bought tears to my eyes. Great narration and pace, would highly recommend

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Simply spectacular!

This story captured me, from beginning to end. It touched and resonated with me through every chapter and has motivated me to want to explore and find the true me. I recommend this book to everyone.

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I loved it.

Such an easy listen about a story of loss, bravery, determination, overcoming fear, struggle, healing and so much more. The voice of the narrator was perfect. I may even listen again

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Absolutely Engaging!

A story of immense growth and understanding. It takes a lot of courage to step into the wilderness and let go of your life. Now time to see the film!

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