[pct-l] The "Lost" effect on our community

[CJ & Cristy Miller]

...this is not not not ...NOT..... the first installment of   "CJ's book club review"
 
 
 
I'll preface my message with "I'm not bashing Wild" as Cheryl certainly has more PCT hiking credibility than many of us section hikers.
 
And, I'll intentionally be vague as to not be a spoiler on the book, it certainly is an entertaining book to read as Cheryl does have a good writing style.
 
 
My opinion:
I believe it is easily turned into a movie because it is more of a life-story rather than a PCT hiking story.  Tragedy, turmoil, bad and good decisions, an "escape" to a portion of the trail, and rejoice in what appears to be her recovery and success as a best-sellling author.
 
There entire book is well written but, by way of PCT books I would not rank it in the top, not for me.  The trailside readers, cactus eaters are more entertaining and more thoroughly cover trail life and conditions.  *understanding (of course) that nobody out hiking relies on these type of published PCT books for trail conditions, and water.  We'll all leave that to asabat, and halfmiles updates, yogi's, data book, eric....and the tried and true trail angels.
 
Wild is a decent read, well written and entertaining.