[pct-l] Cheryl Strayed's book

[Thelma Fredricksen]

Well said Douglas. I'm no great fan of her book, but was disturbed by
previous poster describing her as a "whore." Please, are we in junior high?
Thelma

On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Douglas Tow <douglastow at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good afternoon!
>
> Please let's be careful before we first pretend not to know this book, and
> then proceed to characterize the author as a prostitute.  She was not.
>
> The book is more of a story of recovery and redemption, and happens to be
> framed in her adventure on the PCT.  She walked 1,000 miles, the first 200
> with 70 pounds on her back, followed by "only" 50.  I challenge the
> list-poster referred to above to do this, and then comment.
>
> While the book is inspirational, it does not really inspire to hike the
> PCT.  It does not try to counter the adversities she (sometimes needlessly)
> faced, give extensive references to those who might want to best prepare
> for a hike, nor update the hiking equipment and support available today.
>
> Perhaps the best way to anticipate traffic is to follow the number of thru
> permits issued this year when compared to.....Etc.
>
> Chipmunk
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-L mailing list
> Pct-L at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
> All content is copyrighted by the respective authors.
> Reproduction is prohibited without express permission.
>