When You Find My Body

I really wnjoyed reading this book. I lived in virginia where a part of the AT came through so it was very nice having those memories. The book was very well written and very descriptive and described the main character as a real person. Although her death on the trail was tragic it sounds like ahe had a great life and lives it to the fulleat doing what she loved. I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes True Crime.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. I had followed the news coverage of Geraldine “Gerry” Largay's disappearance so I did know who she was. The book was fascinating not only because it told her story, but it also explained how it could have happened that she got lost. It helped make sense of what so many of us couldn't understand and corrected some of the misconceptions during the search for her.
What is unique about this book is the author showed us what hiking the Appalachian Trail was like, he gave us facts, stories about other hikers and also others that had been lost in the Maine woods. There is information in here if someone is lost in the woods what they should do, there is also what one should do to prepare for going into the woods. I found it interesting when I learned that thru-hikers preparing to walk the AT doesn't prepare for the possibility of getting lost. This book is a treasure trove of useful information, a glimpse into walking the AT trail and I want to say a different point of view of walking the AT trail. I learned a lot reading this book and even though it had facts and different aspects it was a story that just flowed along and made for a very interesting read.
There wasn't any blame, the author just wanted this to be part of Geraldine “Gerry” Largay legacy, and a way of helping others from all that was learned. I highly recommend this book and whether you are thinking about walking the AT, going into the woods, hiking, mountain climbing, or just love a good mystery, this is a book you will be glad you read.

What a heartbreaking story. I’m intensely fascinated by people who tackle the AT, and over the past couple of years, I’ve gotten more and more interested in different people’s stories about their time on the AT, but this one is probably the saddest of all, though I’m trying not to be TOO sad over it since Gerry’s story deserves to be known as something more than what happened to her in death.

The author clearly cares a lot about multiple aspects of this book, most of all Gerry herself. His emotion as well as his own experience add a much more personal look into Gerry’s life and also the SAR process, which I knew nothing about. His writing style is just ok, and sometimes he borders on melodrama, but he succeeds at making the reader care about his topic, and really, that’s the most important thing of all.

This is a lovely tribute to Gerry. It seems pretty apparent that her family didn’t cooperate with the book or at least didn’t cooperate much so most of the information is from friends, fellow hikers she met on the trail and experts on hiking, the trail and search and rescue. It’s an interesting story but there were entire sections of history and psychology that I skipped because while maybe interesting to an experienced biker. Just wasn’t interesting to me as someone who enjoys unsolved mysteries that are finally solved. The author did a great job of letting us get to know Gerry and her spirit and I’m sad we lost that light in our world. It was a solid read and well told memoir of a life gone too soon.

Reading books that are actually based on real events and real people are so fascinating to me. I love immersing myself in the story and truly try to understand the main characters. This book was full of so much information and depth. The author did an amazing job taking us through the life and mystery surrounding the disappearance. Thank you NetGalley for this chance.

Are you thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail- read this book. Do you wish hiking the AT was something you could do- read this book. Do you enjoy hearing about empowering women who hike the trail - read this book!
This book absolutely brought a few ACTUAL tears to my eyes. But in the same tears - how lucky Inchworm was able to do something she had always wanted - how many of us can say that!

As an AT section hiker, I was aware of Inchworm's story. I appreciate the author's details about the search and about who Gerry was. She was clearly well loved and her death a huge loss. I am touched by her story and will think of her and carry her with me as i hike.

5 stars
When You Find My Body
The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
By D. Dauphinee
This book covers the fascinating and completely tragic tale of “Inchworm” Gerry Largay’s trek across the Appalachian Trail and her death.
Being from the Midwest, I have heard of the AT but certainly did not know any intimate details regarding it. I enjoyed so much of this book.
I realized how unprepared so many people are for attempting a thru-hike. I was truly astonished at how hard a rescue effort is in an environment like the Maine section of the AT.
Dauphinee thoroughly explores the history and building of the trail; as well as the many dangers associated with attempting a thru-hike.
I felt the love Gerry showed her family, friends and every person she ever met. This is just an incredible story that is extremely well-written. I so very highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own. #WHenYouFIndMyBody #NetGalley

First, I want to thank D. Dauphinee, Down East Books and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

If you enjoy learning about all aspects of the Appalachian Trail in Maine, an avid hiker, or enjoy a good missing person story then When You Find My Body by D. Duauphine is for you. This is the story of the disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail.

What drew me to this book was the cover and the title of the book. Kudos to the graphic artist who nailed the cover work spot on and grasped the concept of the book.

As stated in the author note this book is more of a reporting of what happened to Geraldine and not a biography of what happened to her on the trail. This book is to not only to celebrate Gerry’s life but also her spirit of adventure, her yearning for lifelong scholarship, and her will to pursue her dreams and her faith.
My heart ached for Gerry who became lost in the woods for months on end and for the loved ones she left behind. I can’t imagine what it must have been like for Gerry trying to survive. Let alone her loved ones worrying and searching for her. My heart goes out to the family and their loved ones.

This book is dedicated to Raymond Dauphinee Sr. who taught D. Dauphinee what to do if he were to ever be lost in the woods.

D. Dauphinee did a lot of research and shared a lot of educational information on the Appalachian Trail. For those who enjoy learning about history and the trails they hike on this would also be a perfect book for you.



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YES I re3ceived a free copy but my review is free and true!!!

Miss-categorized, this book is not true crime. IT IS a good story on the physical and psychology of survival but the only "crime" is the end of the 'inchworm'. I thought the book was waaay too long in spots. The SERE seemed out of place and there was a lot of words put into the character long after she was established I thought. Anyway, cut the excess, drop the 'true crime" and you get 5; as it is 4 stars for me.

Thank you Netgalley and Down East Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

D. Dauphine does an exceptional job of telling the sad, tragic tale of hiker Geraldine “Gerry” Largey, who went missing from a Maine section of the Appalachian Trail in July 2013. I was drawn to this book because I remembered the episode of North Woods Law when Maine wardens tried for weeks to find the missing woman. I knew that years later her body was found, but Dauphine fills in all the missing information.

With histories of the creation of the Appalachian Trail, the purpose of the Navy’s SERE school, and historical examples of what happens to the psyche and one’s physical health when lost, When You Find My Body is a well-rounded and complete tale of the difficulties and dangers of hiking the Appalachian Trail. The author has input from so many sources: Navy SERE instructors, lifelong friends of Geraldine, hikers she met along the trail, and many involved in the search. The book is a wealth of knowledge, not only about Geraldine’s tragic death, but also about what to do and not to do if one becomes lost in the woods. From the opinions of several experienced hikers and search and rescue personnel, it’s clear that with some training and more knowledge, Gerry most likely would have survived her ordeal. If she’d been trained to use a compass or known to follow a water source downhill, she could have made it out of the woods. I would recommend anyone who is considering hiking the Appalachian Trail to read this book. Aside from being well-researched, well-written, and engaging, it just might save your life in the event you too become lost in the woods.

Gerry Largay had a dream to hike the Appalachian Trail and at age sixty-six she was thrilled to finally be doing it. She’d started out hiking with her good friend Jane Lee, and Gerry’s husband George served as support crew. Part way through the journey Jane had a family emergency and had to return home. Gerry decided to hike on alone. She and George met and made friends with many hikers along the way, as George dropped her off and hiked in part way with her some mornings, and drove ahead to the next crossroad meeting spot then hiked in and met her.


Then, there was the fateful day when Geraldine became lost along the trail and everything changed.

I found this to be a very well written book and a very good read. Readers of Strayed’s ‘WILD’ would likely enjoy it, but the sad ending is obviously there. The book showed a great deal of research was involved and that made it very interesting to me, as I am happy as long as I’m learning new things. This had plenty of that in it on many subjects. Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author D. Dauphinee, and the publisher.

I am a fan of true crime, and anything that deals with missing persons in woods. It's a dream of mine to hike the AT, so naturally I was VERY excited to read this book. First of all, this book is NOT true crime. Do not go into it thinking that it is. You will be sorely disappointed.
This book is about Gerry "Inchworm" Largay who disappeared from the Appalachian Trail in 2013. I really enjoyed the intricacies of how to be prepared in the wilderness. It was a good, fast read, and I think anyone who enjoys hiking or is interested in starting hiking long trails should read it as more of a "cautionary tale".

When You Find My Body was both heartbreaking and inspiring to read. I really, really enjoyed the author's style and how they weaved together the journey of an incredible woman. The "characters" in this story are all so interesting and Inchworm was an incredible woman with a true zest for life. Of course this story is somewhat tragic and you know that going in, but at the same time, you are completely mesmerized by the zest for life that this woman had. I wished their were pictures or journal entries included with this but that may have not been possible due to family requests--I just would have loved to see these people come to life (maybe in the physical book?). If you enjoy any of Jon Krakauer's novels, this is of a similar vain.

When You Find My Body is a sad, heartbreaking tale. It's about a hiker, Gerry, on the Appalachian Trail who wandered off and died from starvation, it's actually a horrific story, reliving how this poor woman died from starvation as rescuers were so close, yet so far away. Dauphinee details a thoughtful recreation of her journey, although sometimes I felt he extrapolated too much about certain things he could not have known. He does proffer practical advice for hikers that anyone who embarks on an arduous hike.

I flew through this book. Being a nonfiction account of a hiker getting lost on the Appalachian Trail, it may only appeal to a niche group, but if you like hiking stories, missing person recountings, or tales of a community coming together and showing the good that is left in the world, you may enjoy this read.

The author does an incredible job of piecing together facts about Gerry’s hike, information about the Appalachian Trail, tidbits about miscellaneous topics that are relevant to the story, and of course the story of the search and eventual recovery (sadly, not a rescue) when Gerry goes missing. At first I wondered why they didn’t publish the journal she kept so the story could be in her own words, but towards the end of the book they talk about how her family wanted to keep that private. I came to realize that it was probably better told by an author anyway, because journal entries can sometimes be hard to read if not written with an audience in mind.

Throughout the book you really get a feel for the incredible woman that Gerry was, as well as the amazing community/family feel of those who do extended walks on the Appalachian Trail. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of thru-hiking from Georgia to Maine and I really love reading accounts of those who do. I hesitate to say “I highly enjoyed this book” because what happened to Gerry is so sad, but I hope that it can serve to inform future hikers how important it is to know orienteering and survival skills before tackling a goal as big as the AT.

I really enjoyed this book. This case wasn't familiar to me so it was great to learn all about it. The book was very detailed and brought Gerry to life for the readers.

True story of Gerry, who died on the Appalachian Trail after becoming lost, attempting to complete her "adventure of a lifetime." An interesting story of the culture of the trail and those who hike it, many interviews of those who met Gerry and those who searched for her. The author does a great job describing Gerry's passion for the outdoors and her impact on those around her. Sadly, Gerry did not have the survival skills/tools that could have saved her life. Biggest takeaway, always carry a map of the area and a compass (that you know how to use) when out in the wilderness.

Geraldine Largay hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2013. That's where she disappeared. She was presumed dead after a year of searches produced no body, no clues to what happened. This case became the largest lost-person search in Maine history.

Two years after her disappearance , her bones and scattered possessions were found by chance. She was on the U.S. Navy’s SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) School land, about 2,100 feet from the Appalachian Trail.

This author was one of the hundreds of volunteers who searched for her.

This book tells the story of events preceding Geraldine's vanishing, and what went wrong, and describes the massage search and rescue operation that followed her disappearance.

This is a well-written account of not only the victim, but of the sorrow of an entire community, the saddened hearts of those who searched and searched and never gave up looking.

Many thanks to the author / Rowman & Littlefield - Down East Books / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy of this Biography/Memoir. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

The narrative of a lone hiker, Geraldine Largay, who somehow lost her way on the Appalachian Trail was throughly researched and gave voice to the right people. It is a harrowing experience to lose someone in the woods or to be lost oneself. The author gave tips to help people who may wish to experience nature in this way to stay safe. This well-written narrative includes the history of hiking the AT as well as experiences of others who have hiked it. It seems impossible that a series of events that, on their own, would not seem to be at all alarming had complicated the hike of an obviously intelligent and caring person. It is a cautionary tale, certainly. It is also the story of volunteers and rescuers who did not want to give up the search for Gerry, and how the ultimate failure to find her affected so many people in her life as well as those who were involved in trying to locate her.

I really enjoyed this book. Those interested in biographies/Memoirs will be interested in reading this book. I rate this book 5 out of 5. Generously provided by NetGalley.

Such a good, but sad read.

This true story of Geraldine Largay, a hiker who went missing on the AT, is an interesting look at the culture of hiking the Appalachian Trail. It also gives insight to the search and rescue teams who search for missing hikers and what they go through.

I really enjoyed this book, even though the outcome was so sad.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley & author.


I remember seeing this story in the news... it was and still is heartbreaking. this book was well-written... it told about her life beautifully.. and it also helped to understand how she may have gotten lost.

Well written with enough background on the main people at the center of this story. While the entire situation is sad, the events are outlined well and told with a flowing history.

No matter where I’ve lived, it’s always been near the Appalachian trail. When I saw a true crime novel about a real-life disappearance on the trail, I was intrigued! This reads just like a dateline episode which makes it all the better! I cannot imagine hiking the trail alone and coming to this fate. This book was incredibly well researched and well written. If you are a fan of true crime or Dateline episodes, you’ll love this.