Is this book based on a true story?

This memoir recounts the author's actual experiences hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995, a journey she undertook to process the death of her mother and the end of her marriage.

Is there a film adaptation of this book?

A feature film adaptation directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and starring Reese Witherspoon was released in 2014.

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Narrative non-fiction Adventure Biography & Memoir

Pages: 336
Published: 2012
Language: English

After a devastating loss shattered her life, Cheryl Strayed impulsively decided to hike over a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail alone. With no prior hiking experience, she faced extreme conditions, dangerous wildlife, and profound loneliness. This journey became a test of her physical and emotional limits, ultimately leading to her healing and rebuilding her life.

Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Torch, which was a finalist for the Great Lakes Book Award and was selected by The Oregonian as one of the top ten books of 2006 by Pacific Northwest authors. Her stories and essays have appeared in numerous magazines and journals, including The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post Magazine, Vogue, The Rumpus, Self, The Missouri Review, and The Sun. Her essays have been included in the Pushcart Prize anthology and twice in Th...

Frequently asked questions

Is this book based on a true story?
This memoir recounts the author's actual experiences hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995, a journey she undertook to process the death of her mother and the end of her marriage.
Is there a film adaptation of this book?
A feature film adaptation directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and starring Reese Witherspoon was released in 2014.