"Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" is a memoir written by Cheryl Strayed, chronicling her solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in the western United States. The book details Strayed's physical and emotional journey as she battles personal demons and comes to terms with the death of her mother.
The memoir candidly addresses Strayed's struggles with addiction, failed relationships, and the overwhelming grief she experiences after her mother's passing. Through her time on the trail, she learns to confront her past, find healing, and discover a sense of inner strength and resilience.
"Wild" was well-received upon its publication in 2012 and became a bestseller, capturing readers with its raw and honest portrayal of Strayed's transformative experience on the trail. The memoir was adapted into a film in 2014 starring Reese Witherspoon, further solidifying its place as a powerful and inspiring story of self-discovery and redemption. Description by ChatGPT.