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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 Thought-Provoking 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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Amazing story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love many aspects of this book - the independence to strike out on her own. Her pure honesty of her feelings and emotions through out. The rawness of her experience.
What I found difficult to listen to was the level of pain she has felt through the tough parts in her life. I found it really difficult to listen to in parts, tears rolling down my face - this experience in some ways overwelmed the rest of the story.
Worth a listen and maybe bypass the really gritty bits if you like me don't want to fall asleep crying!!

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Totally and utterly breathtaking

This story is an epic tale of one person's courage and determination. Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant.

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Inspiring. Gripping and full of life!

Inspiring. Gripping and full of life!
You feel everything right along side her. Great writing. Narrator is a perfect match to the character of Cheryl.
Did not want it to end..and really did not want to go back into work, after feeling like I'd had been outside in the wilderness!

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A great read

I couldn’t stop listening to this fascinating tale of a woman’s journey through grief and the wilderness. The ending gave me goosebumps! Thoroughly recommend!

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Surprisingly interesting. Couldn't put it down.

It was wonderful. It was sad and funny and full of hope. I loved every second of it. It really shows the good in the people around us. Not every person you'll meet will be kind to you, but most of them will help you out and be you friend when you need it the most. A must-read.

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thought provoking

the story drew me in. I could feel the emotions.it makes me want to head out and hike

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one of the best books I've ever read.

totally heart wrenching and inspiring right from the start.
I picked this up on a whim not knowing anything about the story but as soon as I started it I was gripped and completely enthralled. beautifully written. I am so glad I gave this a shot.

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Simply wow

A book I didn't want to end. Narrated wonderfully. I really feel like having my own adventure now.

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Fabulous 😁

A very different read to my normal selection. It can be sad, but also very inspiring, funny in places and very well written.

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moving, gripping, humbling

first couple of chapters are a bit heavy going. suggest you're not on public transport. cried my eyes out. brilliant story - makes me want to be a hiker

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