The Bookies : The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
Wed, Aug 05
|Zoom
The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts is the true story of Annie Wilkins, a 63-year-old Maine farmer who, in 1954, rode her horse, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, across America to see the Pacific Ocean after being told she had only two years to live.
Time & Location
Aug 05, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Zoom
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About the Event
The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts is the true story of Annie Wilkins, a 63-year-old Maine farmer who, in 1954, rode her horse, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, across America to see the Pacific Ocean after being told she had only two years to live. The book chronicles her journey from Maine to California, highlighting her determination, the kindness of strangers, and the challenges of traveling through a rapidly modernizing America with only her animals and a small amount of money. You can purchase the book here.
About the Event
The Bookies will meet every two (2) months on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 PM PT (4 PM ET). The next book is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Our facilitated discussion will be for one hour on Zoom. This will be a casual, free-form discussion, and the facilitator will help get us…