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Senator Kaine's compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wildernessABOUT THE EVENT
This is a ticketed, offsite event at Meredith College Jones Auditorium. One ticket per one person includes a signed copy of WALK RIDE PADDLE: A LIFE OUTSIDE and guaranteed entry to the event. Senator Kaine will be in conversation with Jennifer Pharr Davis. After the program, Senator Kaine will sign books and take photos. Get tickets below. All live author event and signing details are subject to change. Frequently asked questions about our events can be found at quailridgebooks.com/eventsfaq .
This event is in partnership with our friends at Meredith College Carlyle Campbell Library.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside.
In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia senator and former vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including two impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and more.
During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine—over a period of several years—hiked the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border; biked 321 miles along the crest of the Virginia Blue Ridge on the beautiful parkways built during the Great Depression to create jobs and give everyday people on the East Coast an accessible place to vacation; and canoed the entire James River—348 miles from its headwaters in the Allegheny Mountains to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, Kaine reflected on the events that have shaped both his life and the world around him, sharing his deep love for the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations in a fascinating memoir that blends adventure, reflection, and political insight.
With immediacy and honesty, Kaine pulls back the curtain to reveal his inner thoughts during such monumental times. Kaine’s storytelling gift and wise observations offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a seasoned politician and outdoor enthusiast.
Walk Ride Paddle is a captivating memoir of one man’s physical journey through the Virginia wilderness—but it is also a unique and ultimately optimistic perspective on these pivotal moments in history, offering inspiration, wisdom, and hope.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
SENATOR TIM KAINE has served people throughout his life as a teacher, civil rights lawyer, and elected official. He is one of only thirty people in American history to be a mayor, governor, and U.S. Senator.
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3800 Hillsborough Street,Raleigh,27607,US, United States
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