"Odyssey - A woman''s global adventures" can be purchased from the publisher at www.hummingbird-press.com. Galleys available for review upon request.
Odyssey is a journey of discovery from the Andes in South America to the glaciers of Greenland and Iceland, from exotic Cuba to the wilderness of Tasmania. Corine Quarterman invites you into a world of ancient cultures full of wonder and mystery. She challenges physical limitations as she treks the Inca trail, rafts rivers, explores ruins, dives with moray eels, and rappels into caves.
Corine shares personal and spiritual experiences that expand the boundaries of our knowledge, dispel preconceived notions, and kindle our innate curiosity. Her zest and boundless energy paint a fascinating world of adventure that inspires and captivates. Her perceptions of self and the world around her change as she uncovers the thoughts and beliefs of the indigenous people she meets and finds that our similarities far exceed our differences. The reader realizes that the wilderness, remoteness or inaccessibility of a place are not the only elements that define adventure.
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