Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination(Jenny Tough)

Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination by Jenny Tough is a collection focused on the idea of “toughness” and how it can be defined in different ways. It presents stories of female adventurers across a range of demanding pursuits.

Key details

• Author: Jenny Tough
• Collection of adventure stories
• Centres on female adventurers
• Explores different meanings of “toughness”

Synopsis

The book asks what toughness means, from physical fitness and mental resilience to breaking boundaries, travelling alone, and confronting fear. It brings together women described as fearless, intelligent, compassionate and curious, each taking on challenges in varied environments and disciplines.

Activities referenced include endurance obstacle races, Arctic expeditions, mountain climbing, wingsuit flying, horse trekking and swimming the English Channel. The collection highlights experiences of grit, courage and determination, alongside moments of triumph and heartbreak.