In the wake of her mother's death, with her family scattered, and in the ashes of a failed marriage, Cheryl Strayed made the impulsive decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Wild powerfully tells the story of her adventure, capturing the terrors and pleasures of a young woman forging ahead against all odds and the healing power of her trip.

• A powerful story about one woman’s hike of the Pacific Crest Trail
• Made into a feature-length film starring Reese Witherspoon
• First selection from Oprah’s Book Club 2.0
• Was number one on the New York Times best-seller list