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" Loved it from start to finish. Great combination of common sense advice and compassion. "
- Lee, 2/19/2014
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" This is an upscale Dear Abby. I didn't agree with all of her advice, especially on education, but most of it is basic common sense. "
- Denise, 2/17/2014
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" I feel like I've come to the party quite late with Cheryl Strayed. Since 2010, Strayed has been writing a hard hitting advice column that is at the same time confronting, lyrical and poignant. Her writing is incredibly personal, weaving together anecdotes from her own life with advice that you will take to heart. She speaks to everything from 'should I leave my husband/job/life?' to 'is there a God?' in a way that will encourage you to reflect on your own views on the subject. This book is an extremely well collated collection of her writing. While it could have been very disjointed or become repetitious, it holds together well - reading more as a series of essays than calls for help from those who have lost their way in the world. A surprisingly inspiring and uplifting book. "
- Fiona, 2/8/2014
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" This book drove me crazy for a little while. I'd read a few letters and answers, and thought it seemed overblown. And then it just clicked for me. Cheryl Strayed's writing has a certain intensity to it. She also has a wisdom that is tied to both an understanding about the imperfections of being human, and the importance of pushing our own limits and listening to our instincts. Her writing is very unique, as is her take on life. "
- Kira, 1/31/2014
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" This book was recommended by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and I loved it. It brings together the best of the Dear Sugar columns. So beautifully insightful and touching! "
- Janell, 1/20/2014
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" I loved this book. I will revisit it too. Lovely, personal writing, and intensely moving letters/stories. "
- Kirsty, 1/15/2014
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" Loved this book. Good, down to earth advice when dealing with everyday problems and concerns. Had read Wild previously, which I also enjoyed immensely. "
- Sandy, 1/15/2014
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" Not my normal genre, but I really liked her book "Wild." I enjoyed this in that 1) it was self-affirming (sometimes the hard/unpopular thing is the right thing) and 2) she speaks in a tough yet wise and compassionate voice that I aspire to use with my own kids. "
- Carrie, 1/4/2014
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" Honest. Honest. Honest. A fucking honest novel. When does that happen? "
- Sarah, 12/9/2013
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" I will reread this many times when I am low. good healing material. "
- Janine, 12/7/2013
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" Three and a half stars? Four and one tenth? I don't know but don't read my review, because I'm not even going to bother writing one; instead just read Moira's, because she freaking NAILED it. "
- J.S.A., 10/22/2013
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" If you ever catch me saying anything profound and brilliant and funny, I probably stole it from this book. "
- Pamela, 9/25/2013
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" I want everyone I know who has gone through a hard time or is going through a hard time or may go through a hard time in the future to read this book. I had never read Rumpus, or Cheryl Strayed, or Dear Sugar, but the book is just gut wrenching. In a good way. And full of love. "
- Kate, 8/22/2013
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" Warning, it'll give you hope. "
- P, 8/19/2013
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" This is my new bible. "
- Christina, 8/4/2013
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" Gorgeous collection of essays/columns/whatever-you-want-to-call-them. I can't stop re-reading the title essay... every time it floors me. "
- Yuvi, 4/3/2013
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" Really liked Cheryl's advice column and the variety of letters that were published. "
- Shauna, 2/10/2013
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" Cheryl Strayed is a kind, maternal, non-religious prophetess. Reading this is like being wrapped in a warmed blanket while someone reads a list of all of your good qualities. "
- Carolyn, 12/18/2012
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" enjoyed her style although some of the letters were a bit boring I love her injecting her own personal stories in her responses. gritty. real and honest. going to read her others. "
- Lori, 10/21/2012
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" She is hilarious and it's a nice book to pick up again every once in a while. "
- Allie, 8/29/2012
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