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danielle_henry_6987 shared a tip "Raw, moving story of a woman’s journey hiking the PCT. What a freaking badass. I love hiking and this makes me want to grab my backpack and head out the door, but then the passages about toenails falling off and coming across bears while hiking up mountains in snow for months on end…I’ll stick with my hour long hikes up small mountains 👍🏻"

natetheworld shared a tip "No comes to the beginning of a 2,650-mile journey without a reason. Sure, we are all seeking adventure, but if you dig deeper everyone has something bigger, they are chasing. For Cheryl, it was rebirth and a need to wrestle with the demons of her past. For me, my journey was meant to be one of self-discovery and an ultimate test before fully facing the trials of adulthood. No reason is better than that of someone else. Our reason is our burden and gift to shoulder for five to six months."

kylee_warne shared a tip "I’m a little all over the place right now, but I just finished Verity today, by Colleen Hoover and it was just nuts! More of a suspense/thriller and not her usually romance novel!"

kelly_montegna shared a tip "This was a surprisingly great book. I was expecting a sort of travelogue but it was more of a self help book disguised as one. Not only did it touch me by its universal appeal of triumph over sadness and depression, the vehicle of hiking the PCT made me crave getting out on the trails again. I highly recommend it! My book club gave it high praise as well."

debi_koi_moore shared a tip "Ive been loving some comedic autobiographies like Retta’s. Rob Lowe. Amazing book by the lead of The Airborne Toxic Event called Hollywood Park."

misha_frazor shared a tip "It was intriguing. I could easily imagine many parts of this trail as I have been on many segments of it. I was not a fan of the language tho—I skipped over things as I read 😬"

kristen_rouse_750 shared a tip "Such a heart wrenching story from the beginning. I paired this book with the All The Little Lights album by Passenger and it was such a pivotal time in my life. Love a everything this author writes."

geri_rypstra shared a tip "The ending is good but it's the life experiences and lessons she learns along the way that made it such an interesting read for me."

karsyn_ewens shared a tip "An inspiring journey about what it means to truly lose yourself (& someone else) & what it takes to ultimately rebuild & make yourself whole again. A story about a backpack & personal determination. Through her “adventure” Cheryl finds herself staring pain in the eye while also rejuvenating on new accomplishments & joys. I would consider this a book of charm, optimism, comfort, &... inspiration."

caitlinreads shared a tip "As a solo, female, PCT thru hiker class of ‘18 I absolutely can confirm that this is an accurate depiction of the trail. Or what it used to be. Many more people on trail now, however the emotional journey is the same. People can **** on Strayed all they want but I call misogyny on her mostly male haters. Don’t be ashamed to love this book."

grace_mccloskey shared a tip "One of my favorite true stories! It was filled with heartache, truth, adventure, and self discovery. If you are looking for a book that says f*** everything I am going to go for a three month trek that will most likely kill me then I couldn’t recommend this book more."

simone_dubois shared a tip "Reading this book brought me back to my own childhood, which made me reflect on how I raise my own children. I’m a hiker too, I was hiking while reading this book, and could relate to so many things the author was saying. Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I cried. Love this book."

allison_cajina shared a tip "Such a great memoir. I cried so much reading this book. She made her pain so vivid with every word. If you love reading about people finding themselves? THIS IS IT!"

marissa_wright shared a tip "honestly i loved the ending where she realizes that she is strong and enough. being able to see her growth and how the trail changes her was amazing."

lani_ng_5069 shared a tip "I'm a sucker for these tales of striving and healing from women. I enjoyed eat pray love and educated. It's pretty white but I would still recommend."

pamela_scott_2798 shared a tip "Well, it’s been a couple of years since I read the book. If I remember, I like how she became secure in herself. I do remember I saw the movie after the book and felt the book was 100% better. I read it at a time where I needed to look inside for healing."

laura_rotz shared a tip "I'm currently reading the Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and it's fantastic. I recently finished All The Light We Cannot See by Anthoney Doer and that was great as well. Have you read the Glass Castle by Jeanette Wells? It was a life changing book for me"

lose_g shared a tip "I honestly really liked it. Can't say it was mindblowing and the best book I've ever read, but it was very interesting and catching read nonetheless! 😇"

lilyjewl_honey shared a tip "this book is life changing. More raw and honest than anything I've read before! There are moments that makes you giggle some that makes you cry and some even that may make you angry. Cheryl is so vulnerable and open about her experiences. Its very humble and I'd suggest to anyone especially women!#inspiring"