Summary of Wild

Wild is a memoir by Cheryl Strayed, recounting her 1100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995. It is an inspiring story of courage and resilience, as Strayed embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing after the death of her mother, a painful divorce and years of destructive behavior. Along the way, she struggles with the challenges of the trail, from extreme weather to difficult terrain and her own physical and emotional limitations. She is also forced to confront the ghosts of her past and ultimately finds strength, solace and redemption in the wilderness.