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And So I Walked- Author Talk with Anne Gardner
2026-06-23 19:00:00 2026-06-23 20:00:00 America/New_York And So I Walked- Author Talk with Anne Gardner Author Anne Gardner will join the MHL community for a discussion on her experience of walking the famed 500-mile Camino de Santiago. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Tuesday, June 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 19:00:00 2026-06-23 20:00:00 America/New_York And So I Walked- Author Talk with Anne Gardner Author Anne Gardner will join the MHL community for a discussion on her experience of walking the famed 500-mile Camino de Santiago. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

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Author Anne Gardner will join the MHL community for a discussion on her experience of walking the famed 500-mile Camino de Santiago.

Her book on this extraordinary journey, And So I Walked (Adelaide Books, NY/Lisbon), recounts the challenges, both physical and emotional, her time on the trail revealed. 

Chosen by Boston.com as a former "Top Twelve Summer Reads" selection, Gardner's  debut book is part of a wider writing portfolio. Her freelance work has been featured by various outlets including NPR, The Boston Globe, The Providence Journal, among others. 

Having spent twelve years as the Director of Spiritual and Religious Life at Phillips Academy, Andover, Gardner is thrilled to be back to share her story with the Andover community.

Copies of Gardner's book will be available for sale and signature ($20) following the event (cash, check, or VENMO all accepted). 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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