Michele Roland asked Cheryl Strayed:

Wow. This is weird synchronicity--I was just emailing you this question when this post popped up on my FB page! Have you ever thought of mentoring other young (rookie) memoir writers that had unique life stories to tell? WILD and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love were my two inspirations to finally be "Brave Enough" to write my own harrowing tale of breaking out of a religious cult. Oh shoot--Out of space to write!

Cheryl Strayed Hi Michele,

I've mentored (and do still mentor) many writers. I teach writing workshops on a sporadic but regular basis (check out the workshops page of my web site). Good luck with your writing!

Best,

Cheryl

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Cammie Basseri asked Cheryl Strayed:

Were you disappointed when you had to hike off the PCT due to seasonal impacts and missed coming through Yosemite? I grew up in YNP and am a huge fan of Wild; I felt I could really visualize your steps along the way. Thanks for all your words!

Ginger Calem asked Cheryl Strayed:

How much of your mother is with you as your raise your own children? For instance, do you do the 'How much do I love you?' with your arms wide like your mother did with you?

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What are you thoughts when people say they are staying together for the kids? Do you feel there's ever a time when kids, even as adults, should or could get over their parents' divorce?

Were you disappointed when you had to hike off the PCT due to seasonal impacts and missed coming through Yosemite? I grew up in YNP and am a huge fan of Wild; I felt I could really visualize your steps along the way. Thanks for all your words!

How much of your mother is with you as your raise your own children? For instance, do you do the 'How much do I love you?' with your arms wide like your mother did with you?

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