Bonding over Books and Trail Stories: Book 17: When You Find My Body

📚 Book Club Meetup – Book #17 📚
Our next book club pick is When You Find My Body by D. Dauphinee. This nonfiction story follows the disappearance of experienced Appalachian Trail hiker Geraldine “Inchworm” Largay in 2013. It’s a moving account of her life, her final hike, the massive search efforts that followed, and the journal she left behind that revealed her strength and resilience.
📖 Meetup Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano
11541 Robious Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
This will be our 17th book club selection! Come ready for thoughtful discussion, good company, and delicious food. Whether you’ve finished the whole book or just started it, you’re welcome to join the conversation.
✨ Discussion Prompt: If you found yourself in Geraldine’s situation—alone in the wilderness, cut off from communication—what would be the first steps you’d take to survive and stay hopeful?

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### What to Expect at the Meetup

• Welcome & Icebreaker: A warm greeting and quick intros—feel free to share your favorite hiking memory, dream destination, or just say hi!
• Discussion Kick-Off: We’ll dive into key themes from the book, from survival to resilience to the realities of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
• Meaning & Motivation: Reflect together on the lessons Geraldine’s story leaves us with—about preparation, perseverance, and hope in difficult circumstances.
• Wrap-Up & Next Steps: We’ll talk about what resonated most, then share details about our next book pick.
• Why This Book Works for Us: A true story that blends adventure, tragedy, and inspiration—perfect for sparking meaningful conversation.