Long after the walk was over, Barbara continued to rise up to the challenges in her life with the bravery she hopes every young woman will exude in their own lives.
If you have ever been faced with a crossroads in your life–the choice of whether to risk or hold back in fear, then you are familiar with the struggle to say “yes” to what is in front of you. Barbara has faced numerous challenges throughout her life: being hit by a car, walking pregnant across the Cascades in a blizzard, and then eventually raising three children as a single parent while navigating a writing career on her own.īarbara’s story of resilience, extraordinary adventure, empowerment, and perseverance is a reminder that struggle is essential to growth and learning. The Walk West : A Walk Across America 2 Paperback Import, Januby Barbara Jenkins, Peter Jenkins (Author) 160 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover 8.10 95 Used from 2.25 7 New from 21.99 18 Collectible from 10.75 Paperback from 23.74 5 Used from 23. We get a glimpse into the story behind the stories, and the wisdom that Barbara has gathered along the way. Their walk was featured in National Geographic, and their books remain on reading lists in public schools across the country.
Barbara Jenkins, alongside her former husband Peter, co-wrote the New York Times best-sellers Walk Across America and The Walk West, which chronicled their journey as they walked across the United States back in the 1970s. This week’s guest is an extraordinary woman who has chased down extraordinary adventure.
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