Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed

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Cheryl Strayed is an American author, essayist, and podcast host. She is known for her memoir "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail." Based on her book recommendations, she seems to enjoy memoirs, travelogues, and poetry.

16 books recommended 4 books authored

Written by Cheryl Strayed

Books Recommended by Cheryl Strayed 16

Citizen

Citizen

by Claudia Rankine

"A really important book for us to be reading right now."

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Johnny Got His Gun

Johnny Got His Gun

by Dalton Trumbo

"About a reality that was so far from my own. And yet when I was this teenager, I really could feel like the power of narrative, the power of inhabiting the life of another human."

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Less

Less

by Andrew Sean Greer

"@kimsrogers Yes! I love that book so much."

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New and Selected Poems

New and Selected Poems

by Mary Oliver

"I love so many poets; [this author] is one of my favorites."

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Everything Is Figureoutable

Everything Is Figureoutable

by Marie Forleo

"Delivers a knock-out punch to whatever is holding you back."

The Hero of This Book

The Hero of This Book

by Elizabeth McCracken

"@TheBookMaven Just started reading "The Hero of this Book," by the great @elizmccracken and am loving it (of course!)."

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I Am, I Am, I Am

I Am, I Am, I Am

by Maggie O'Farrell

"@contactrebecca @literati It's one of my favorite books."

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In a Sunburned Country

In a Sunburned Country

by Bill Bryson

"@jteacher1402 @billbrysonn You must go! Australia is a gorgeous country. And I've never met an Australian I didn't like. (Now all the Australians will tweet to tell me there are PLENTY). And yes, I love that book and everything @billbrysonn writes. He's so smart and funny and good."

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