Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination [B1848]

2020 PB in excellent condition. It's time we celebrated women in adventure What does "toughness" mean to you? Perhaps it's being physically fit and mentally resilient. Perhaps it's doing something no one else has done before. Perhaps it's breaking down boundaries and proving what you can do, in spite of the naysayers. Perhaps it's travelling alone, immersing yourself in new cultures and meeting new people. Perhaps it's running ultramarathons in the blistering heat and beating the competition. Perhaps it's conquering your fears. The badass adventurers in this collection are all fearless, intelligent, compassionate and curious about the world - and they all happen to be female. From endurance obstacle races to arctic expeditions, from mountain climbing to wingsuit flying, from horse trekking to swimming the English Channel, they have set the bar high for what women are capable of. Let yourself be inspired by their stories of grit, courage, determination, triumph and heartbreak - you never know, it might lead to something incredible!

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Truly tough women! Jenny and the women she has inspired are the role models I hope to share with my daughter as she grows into her own adventurous life. Sharing stories like these, including the successes and challenges of pursuing meaning through adventure, helps encourage environmental stewardship, humility, and an appreciation for the experiences of others."; "Inspiring stories that make you want to explore and challenge yourself while also learning from the experiences of these women."; "Very inspirational. Really makes me want to get out to the mountains."; "I especially enjoyed Kate Rawles' story about expeditions and adventures to raise awareness of biodiversity loss."