samtheowl96's review

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5.0

Cheryl's story is raw, moving, emotionally evocative. I feel further inspired to do the PCT one day, or at least, some form of backpacking. I also thoroughly enjoyed how connected to her I felt throughout the book. I waited in anticipation each time I had to set the book aside. The narrator captures it all very well and does a great job with the various voices and vocal fluctuations. 

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samchase112's review

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emotional informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

Cheryl Strayed is a badass Pacific Crest Trail queen! And yet, she's also a complex human with thoughts and feelings and doubts and struggles. The power of Cheryl Strayed is that she manages to convey all this with the most understanding and humanity I think I've ever witnessed in another person. In this memoir, she expertly weaves her experience hiking the PCT — complete with all its hardships and triumphs, interesting and transformative moments — with her ruminations on everything that led her to that fateful summer. Being taken on that journey alongside her was truly a privilege, and I will always respect her for that. This was a powerful, powerful book, and I can't imagine not recommending it for years to come.

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jess_jenkins's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

A very wholesome and emotional read, some pages had me holding back the tears and others had me chuckling out loud. The book has definitely boosted my craving to go and explore the world by foot and I cant wait to do just that!

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canadabooks's review against another edition

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4.0


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