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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
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May 02, 2015
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Read 2 times. Last read August 20, 2017.
Re-Read on Audio 2017 ~ Just going to tweek my old review as I still feel the same about the book and movie.
** 2015 ** Review
I just recently watched the movie "Wild." I have actually watched the movie several times now. When I saw that it was based on a true story I immediately logged onto Amazon and ordered the book. I am so glad I did as this is a wonderful book.
Of course there are different things in the book than in the movie, but that just made it better, it was liked I was learning more about Cheryl's life.
I have always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail when I would see the signs to it not far from where I live. But I got sick and that never happened. If you get a thought to try something, don't wait, DO IT, because you never know what is going to happen.
I never even knew anything about the PCT. I want to get books on it and read about it. I want to see in a book the actual places that Cheryl was in the book. I want to recognize some of the places.
I can't state enough how much I loved the book. It was so moving and hard. I can't imagine the things she went through, what anyone that hikes like that goes through. I love hiking but this is beyond hiking in my opinion.
Cheryl found out a lot of things about herself while on the trail. She met a lot of nice people along the way as well.
Sometimes a person's life is so sad and seems so horrible and then something wonderful comes along. Cheryl eventually found that in her life and I'm happy for her.
I recommend this book to anyone that loves hiking, to anyone that loves stories about finding yourself, to anyone that loves stories about the hardships of life. And Cheryl made it. ♥
Totally awesome!
MY BLOG: Melissa Martin's Reading List
** 2015 ** Review
I just recently watched the movie "Wild." I have actually watched the movie several times now. When I saw that it was based on a true story I immediately logged onto Amazon and ordered the book. I am so glad I did as this is a wonderful book.
Of course there are different things in the book than in the movie, but that just made it better, it was liked I was learning more about Cheryl's life.
I have always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail when I would see the signs to it not far from where I live. But I got sick and that never happened. If you get a thought to try something, don't wait, DO IT, because you never know what is going to happen.
I never even knew anything about the PCT. I want to get books on it and read about it. I want to see in a book the actual places that Cheryl was in the book. I want to recognize some of the places.
I can't state enough how much I loved the book. It was so moving and hard. I can't imagine the things she went through, what anyone that hikes like that goes through. I love hiking but this is beyond hiking in my opinion.
Cheryl found out a lot of things about herself while on the trail. She met a lot of nice people along the way as well.
Sometimes a person's life is so sad and seems so horrible and then something wonderful comes along. Cheryl eventually found that in her life and I'm happy for her.
I recommend this book to anyone that loves hiking, to anyone that loves stories about finding yourself, to anyone that loves stories about the hardships of life. And Cheryl made it. ♥
Totally awesome!
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Gearóid wrote: "Nice review,Melissa.I will have to read the book and see the movie."
Thank you and yes you do! I know you like hiking and it's so very good!
Absolutely,a good movie for the weekend.
Gearóid wrote: "Absolutely,a good movie for the weekend."Let me know what you think!
wow, great review! I am currently reading it. It was a present for my birthday. I need to read something really good because my last readings were ... lets read this one now. Thank you !
Your most welcome :-) Enjoy!
I agree, both the book and the movie were great!If you ever need to be cheered up and want to read about another mountain trail hike, in this case the Appalachian Trail, read A Walk In the Woods, by Bill Bryson. Skip the movie, which isn't worth your time, but the book is one of my all-time favorites. It's laugh-out-loud funny.
I have his Walk In The Woods and loved it. I need to re read it and do a review sometime. I read it years ago. I think they did a reprint of the book but I have the mass market paperback with the bear and woods on it :-)
Terrific review, Mel! The PCT this month and the Appalachian Trail next! We are driving back from South Carolina and listening to A Walk in the Woods as we go - it's hysterical! I am even more excited to read about Grandma Gatewood now that I am learning about the trail :)
Woot! I can't wait =) And thank you sweetheart ♥
Thank you doll =)
Fabulous review Melissa😍
Wonderful review, Mel! I haven't read this book or seen the movie but I want to do both! I have this on my Kindle TBR mountain! Happy Sunday! 💕 xo
Miriam wrote: "Lovely review darling! 😘"Thank you sweetie =) ♥
Maureen wrote: "Fabulous review Melissa😍"Thank you hon =) ♥
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Wonderful review, Mel! I haven't read this book or seen the movie but I want to do both! I have this on my Kindle TBR mountain! Happy Sunday! 💕 xo"Gah! Do both soon =) xo Happy Sunday ♥
Loved your review, doll ♥ =) I agree the book and the movie are good. For some dumb reason, I think I liked the movie better. I read the book first. Maybe I should try the audio. LOL Anyway, I really enjoyed your terrific review. =) ♥ xo
I liked the movie better too 💕😊xo
Great review Melissa! I loved Into the wild-the movie and the book-but I was a bit reluctant about this one. I might give it a go after r eading your review :)
This one is wayyyyy better than that movie. I haven't read the book of the other one yet. I hope you enjoy these 😊
Great review, Melissa! I'm glad you enjoyed this on audio the second time around, as well as enjoying the book in print and the film. :)
Great review, Melissa! :-) I loved the book too! :-)
Donna wrote: "Great review, Melissa! I'm glad you enjoyed this on audio the second time around, as well as enjoying the book in print and the film. :)"Thank you sweet, Donna 💕😊
Norma wrote: "Great review, Melissa! :-) I loved the book too! :-)"Thank you, Norma 💕😊 I'm glad you did too!
Jo wrote: "Terrific review, Melissa! :-)"Thank you darling, Jo 💕😊
Thank you sweet, Kaceey 💕😊
Great review, I loved this book too.
Thank you and I'm glad you like it too 😊
I will have to read the book and see the movie.