[pct-l] Cheryl Strayed's book

[Cat Nelson]

I personally was inspired by her book even though I refuse to buy any book
Oprah recommends. Her tale is a story of what not to do as a hiker. If you
want to follow the life of an author, Cheryl is on Facebook and will friend
you. She is a well adjusted, happily married mom who puts her big girl
panties on just like the rest of us middle aged women....just richer for
having the courage to tell her story, blisters and all.

Cat McPeek
"Every action has its pleasures and its price." - Socrates,      Hike
Anyway!
On Mar 21, 2013 3:54 PM, "Thelma Fredricksen" <thelma.fredricksen at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
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