Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed is a bestselling author known for her works in memoir, fiction, and personal essays. She gained widespread acclaim with her #1 New York Times bestseller, "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," which chronicles her transformative solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. The memoir sold over 4 million copies worldwide and was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film. Her other notable works include "Tiny Beautiful Things," a collection of her Dear Sugar advice columns, which has been adapted into both a play and a Hulu television series, as well as the novel "Torch" and the inspirational quote collection "Brave Enough."

Strayed's writing is celebrated for its raw honesty, emotional depth, and exploration of resilience, loss, and self-discovery. Her essays and short stories have appeared in prestigious publications such as The Best American Essays, the New York Times, and Vogue. In addition to her written work, she has hosted the popular podcasts "Sugar Calling" and "Dear Sugars," further expanding her influence as a voice of wisdom and empathy. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, Strayed now resides in Portland, Oregon, where she continues to write and engage with readers through her insightful storytelling.