When Cheryl Strayed began her 1,100 mile Pacific Crest Trail hike in California, she was a recently divorced woman mourning the death of her beloved mother. She emerged in Washington as a woman who finally knew her own strength and could bear what she thought she could not before. Hers is a story that reminds us that life's biggest challenges can reap the biggest rewards. Watch three of the biggest life lessons we can all take away from her Oprah's Book Club 2.0 conversation with Oprah. Then, tune in Sunday, April 14, at noon ET/PT to watch the full-two hour interview on OWN.

Lesson #1: Being Alone Can Be Empowering



Lesson #2: The True Meaning of Courage



Lesson #3: The Importance of Acceptance