{"product_id":"the-book-of-george","title":"The Book of George","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Book of George: Mentorship, Storytelling, and the Wild Places That Shape Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of George\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a short documentary about mentorship, identity, and the life-changing power of access to the natural world. Rooted in George McKenzie Jr.’s journey from Brooklyn to the backcountry of Florida, the film explores how relationships, storytelling, and wild places can help shape a person’s path and sense of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough intimate moments and a deeply personal lens, the film reflects on what it means to be seen, guided, and challenged into becoming more of yourself. It also highlights the importance of conservation not only as an environmental issue, but as a human one—connected to belonging, opportunity, healing, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program at The Explorers Club will feature a screening of The Book of George, followed by a conversation with George McKenzie Jr. about the making of the film, the role mentorship has played in his life, and how storytelling can help people connect more deeply with nature and one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of George\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis about more than one person’s story. It is about what becomes possible when someone is invited into a world they never thought they could belong to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn-person tickets are $20 for Members, and $35 for the General Public.\u003cbr\u003eCheck-in will begin at 6:00 pm, with a beer and wine reception from 6:00 – 7:00 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorers.org\/calendar-of-events\/the-book-of-george\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to learn more.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":42912916013104,"sku":null,"price":35.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Discount","offer_id":42912916045872,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Student Discount","offer_id":42912916078640,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/8434\/7696\/files\/BookofGeorge_story3.jpg?v=1775496657","url":"https:\/\/store.explorers.org\/products\/the-book-of-george","provider":"The Explorers Club Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}