Wild: A Journey From Lost To Found by Cheryl Strayed - Memoir - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781838959548
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Age Range: Adult

Overview:
Wild: A Journey From Lost To Found is Cheryl Strayed's searing, #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of grief, recklessness and redemption. At twenty-six, reeling from her mother's death and the collapse of her marriage, Strayed set off alone to hike over a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with no experience and nothing to lose. This brand new paperback edition, published by Atlantic Books, is ideal for readers who love raw, honest memoirs of survival, self-discovery and the healing power of the natural world.

About the Book:
When Cheryl Strayed's mother died of cancer, her family disintegrated and her marriage crumbled soon after. With nothing left to lose, she made an impulsive decision: she would walk the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State, solo, with no hiking experience whatsoever. Wild is the story of that journey, told with unflinching honesty, dark humour and striking emotional clarity. Strayed confronts blistered feet, brutal heat, dwindling supplies, wildlife encounters and, above all, the wreckage of her own life, one exhausting mile at a time. What begins as a desperate act of penance becomes something far more profound: a reckoning with grief, addiction, and identity, and ultimately a hard-won path back to herself. Strayed's prose moves fluidly between the physical demands of the trail and the interior landscape of memory, weaving in reflections on her mother, her failed marriage, and the choices that led her to the trailhead. Wild became a global phenomenon, topping bestseller lists for years and inspiring an Oscar-nominated film starring Reese Witherspoon. It resonates with millions of readers not because it romanticises adventure, but because it tells the truth about how people survive their own lives, offering an honest, deeply human account of what it takes to keep walking forward.

Key Benefits:

• A #1 New York Times bestselling memoir loved by millions of readers worldwide.
• Raw, honest storytelling that explores grief, resilience and self-discovery.
• Brand new paperback edition, perfect for fans of memoir and travel writing.
• Basis for the Oscar-nominated film starring Reese Witherspoon.
• An ideal gift for readers navigating life transitions or seeking inspiration.

About the Author:
Cheryl Strayed is an American writer whose memoir Wild became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film. She is also the author of the bestselling essay collection Tiny Beautiful Things, drawn from her "Dear Sugar" advice column, later adapted for television and stage, plus the novel Torch. Her writing is known for its emotional candour, blending memoir and reflection with universal insight into grief, love and resilience. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages.

Why You'll Love This Memoir:
Wild is the ultimate story of turning loss into strength. Honest, funny and deeply moving, it's a must-read for anyone drawn to true stories of grit, healing and the courage to start again.

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