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Biography & Memoir· United States

Wild

by Cheryl Strayed
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2012363 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 2012. After her mother's death, a destructive relationship, and heroin addiction, Cheryl Strayed hikes the Pacific Crest Trail alone—1,100 miles—to find herself. Strayed's memoir is a brutal, warm, and moving account of grief and self-discovery. Themes of grief, hiking, self-discovery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2012.

Book Details

AuthorCheryl Strayed
Published2012
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages363
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780307592736
Editorial Score42/100
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✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201218
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About the Author
Cheryl Strayed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild about?

After her mother's death, a destructive relationship, and heroin addiction, Cheryl Strayed hikes the Pacific Crest Trail alone—1,100 miles—to find herself. Strayed's memoir is a brutal, warm, and moving account of grief and self-discovery.

Who wrote Wild?

Wild was written by Cheryl Strayed, from United States. First published in 2012.

What awards has Wild won?

Wild has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2012.

Is Wild worth reading?

Wild is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 18/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in grief, hiking, self-discovery.

Where can I buy Wild?

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What category is Wild?

Wild is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is Wild from?

Wild originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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