Book Club: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
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In the Memoir Mentors Book Club, we explore memoirs through a writer’s lens. We go beyond the surface of the stories. We dissect memoirs, identifying elements we can integrate into our own writing and those we might want to steer clear of. Our discussions center around the strengths and weaknesses of the writing, providing valuable insights for enriching our writer’s toolboxes.
Come on by for insightful conversations, even if you haven’t read the featured book. But I really recommend you read this one. It's SO good!
Book club questions can be found here (When I get around to posting them): https://memoirmentors.com/book-club-questions/
This time, we'll be discussing:
Wild by Cheryl Strayed - This book is often used as an example of a well-crafted memoir, particularly in discussions of structure, voice, and emotional depth. As we read, let’s consider how we can apply Strayed’s techniques to our own writing.
What it's about:
At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.
Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.
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Book Club: Wild by Cheryl Strayed