Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
by Cheryl Strayed
Somewhere I saw this book be compared to Eat, Pray, Love. Interesting comparison: two women out to find themselves. I get it, and appreciate their stories. I wish I had the guts to drop everything and go out on my own to a foreign territory for a period of time. Instead, I'll read other people's stories, and contemplate my life that way.
I was very intrigued by all the backpacking techniques and struggles. I've never considered backpacking, or even thought about how painful days upon days walking would be. I guess I lead a very sedentary life, where moving a few boxes gives me blisters on my hands.
Maybe I'm slightly inspired to go spend some time in nature, go hiking or camping. But I'd prefer to know where I am, and have an easy route to go home when I'm ready. While reading Strayed's adventures, I lived vicariously through her life. I'd like to visit some of the places she talks about (mountains, rather than desert), and even go on some day hikes.
Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who wants a fairly quick and easy read. It wasn't mentally stimulating, but it was interesting.
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