Most of the other backpackers are surprised at her willingness to do by herself. This novel was written in 1998 when very few women had backpacked the PCT, especially alone. Her pack is too heavy and her heart is breaking, but as she continues on her journey she lightens her load, makes some friends, and learns how to forgive herself and move forward.įor the most part, Cheryl is alone with her thoughts. Cheryl begins the novel inexperienced and alone. She has hit rock bottom and sees backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as the only way to find her strength again. In Wild, Cheryl searches for a reason to keep fighting after the death of her mother and end of her marriage. Wild may have been one of the most anticipated movies of the last awards season, but before it was a movie, it was a best-selling novel by Cheryl Strayed. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
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