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title: Community Read- Alum Keith Gentili
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# Community Read- Alum Keith Gentili

Posted by [Andy Cunningham](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/author/andy-cunningham) on March 22, 2024 at 3:45 PM

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Fitchburg State University continued its [Community Read](http://fitchburgcommunityread.com/) with a talk by the author, and alumnus, Keith Gentili about his book *White Mountains State: A Four-Year Journey Hiking and Summiting New Hampshire’s 48 Highest Peaks* in the Falcon Hub. Gentili regaled the audience with tales of his many adventures hiking the mountains of New Hampshire.

His book has been described as a down-to-earth story for anyone with an interest in hiking and mountain climbing, highlighting both the trails and challenges of the New Hampshire 48, as well as the deep satisfaction and accomplishment that can result in finishing the list.

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