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Ready Readers: “I'll Push You…” by Patrick Gray & Justin Skeesuck (3:00 p.m.; virtual)

Date and Time

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM

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Reading Affinity Groups

Registration Info

Registration is required

About this event

This month the Ready Readers are back after their August break and are discussing I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair by Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck.


Friendship takes on new meaning in this true story of Justin and Patrick, born less than two days apart in the same hospital. Best friends their whole lives, they grew up together, went to school together, and were best man in each other’s weddings. When Justin was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease that robbed him of the use of his arms and legs, Patrick was there, helping to feed and care for him in ways he’d never imagined. Determined to live life to the fullest, the friends refused to give into despair or let physical limitations control what was possible for Justin. 


So when Justin heard about the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile trek through Spain, he wondered aloud to Patrick whether the two of them could ever do it. Patrick’s immediate


 


Meets on Zoom but would like to explore a hybrid format. If you are a NaH member interested in joining this book group, please call the office at 617-795-2560 for more information.