Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination by Jenny Tough Book

Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination by Jenny Tough is a compact, inspiring paperback for readers who love real-life adventure and female-driven narratives. Perfect for parents, teachers, gift buyers and outdoor enthusiasts, this book collection celebrates fearless women who push limits, break barriers and redefine what toughness means. With engaging true stories and a voice that encourages action, it’s a motivating addition to any bookshelf.

About this edition
Title in this Set: Tough Women Adventure Stories: Stories of Grit, Courage and Determination by Jenny Tough
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback Edition
ISBN: 9781787833005

What’s inside

This paperback edition gathers powerful stories of women adventurers who embody resilience, intelligence and compassion. Jenny Tough curates tales of physical endurance, mental resilience and boundary-pushing exploration — from solo travel and cultural immersion to ultra-distance running and brutal bikepacking races. Each chapter highlights a different facet of toughness, showing how courage can look like quiet persistence as well as headline-making feats.

About the author

Jenny Tough is a respected writer and seasoned adventurer, known in endurance circles for her mountain challenges and long-distance races. In 2021 she completed a global challenge running, solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent, including three world-first traverses. She’s also a top competitor in extreme bikepacking events, becoming the first female finisher in the Silk Road Mountain Race twice and the first woman in the inaugural Atlas Mountain Race. Trusted by fellow adventurers and readers alike, Jenny champions getting more people — especially women and girls — outdoors and pushing their comfort zones.

Why readers love this book

• Inspiring true stories: Real-life accounts that motivate action and empathy.
• Accessible paperback edition: Easy to carry on trips, perfect for bedtime reading or classroom sharing.
• Focus on women’s achievements: Celebrates female explorers, athletes and pioneers.
• Practical and emotional takeaways: Lessons in resilience, risk-taking and creative problem-solving.
• Ideal for gifting: A thoughtful gift set choice for aspiring adventurers or book lovers.

This book stands out from other children’s series or adventure anthologies because it combines first-person grit with a thoughtful editorial lens — making it useful for educators, mentors and parents looking to inspire young people. Use it for bedtime reading to spark curiosity, as a discussion piece in classrooms, or as a motivational pick-me-up for anyone facing a challenge.

Whether you’re buying for an adventurous friend, a teen discovering role models, or building a collection of empowering titles, Tough Women Adventure Stories is a timeless keepsake. This paperback edition (ISBN 9781787833005) is a practical, powerful gift that encourages courage, compassion and curiosity — and proves that toughness comes in many forms.