Episode · Oprah's Super Soul · 2026-10-18

Books mentioned on Cheryl Strayed and Oprah on the Conversation That Could Change Your Life | Super Soul Sparks

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Oprah sits down with Cheryl Strayed to explore how loss can become a catalyst for transformation, leading us toward greater compassion, courage, and self-acceptance. After losing her mother and feeling completely lost, Cheryl Strayed embarked on a journey that would change her life forever.

Mentioned: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed, and Tiny beautiful things by Cheryl Strayed.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Wild

    Cheryl Strayed · at 1:40 · mentioned 3 times

    Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a powerful memoir recounting the author's grueling, solitary 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail as a journey of personal healing and redemption.

    Discussed
    “Cheryl Strades, best-selling book wild, captivated millions of readers, and inspired and Oscar nominated films.”
    Where to get it
  2. Brave Enough

    Cheryl Strayed · at 2:15 · mentioned 2 times

    Discussed
    “They are the heart of her latest bestseller brave enough.”
    Where to get it
  3. Tiny beautiful things

    Cheryl Strayed · at 2:55

    Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed is a collection of compassionate, piercing advice essays drawn from the author's tenure as an anonymous online advice columnist, offering heartfelt wisdom on grief, love, and human struggle.

    Discussed
    “Four months after wild was published, Cheryl released another bestseller called Tiny Beautiful Things. It's a compilation of the popular online advice columns she wrote under the pin named Sugar.”
    Where to get it