In our book study of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, we discussed chapters 11-13, pages 175-221.
For our discussion, we focused on this topic:
An important aspect of any full-length memoir is seeing a gradual change in the author as the book progresses. Change is also often present in short pieces, but it may be more direct, less subtle. What changes in thought, emotion, or action do you see Strayed experience in this section of text or in previous chapters?
How can you apply small but impactful moments that show gradual change in your own work?
interesting lesson, cautioning us to make our point without explaining too much. Reminding me to take out what isn’t necessary.