Paul discusses the physics of flight; the difficulties that make takeoff and landing precarious; navigation strategies; and techniques pilots use for not getting lost, such as dead reckoning, pilotage, and, helpfully, GPS . . . Though the memoir is threaded with a sense of loss, Paul has a light touch in contriving metaphors from flying. An engaging memoir of exhilaration and sadness.

Kirkus Reviews

Caroline Paul has long been my North Star for what it is to be an adventurer in the world. I'd follow her anywhere.

Bonnie Tsui, author of WHY WE SWIM

An entertaining read. It's sure to inspire women to continue to enjoy the outdoors, create new neural pathways as they try new things, and enjoy the camaraderie of their sisters in adventure into their later years.

USA Today, "Outdoor Wires" on TOUGH BROAD

Part high-energy how-to guide, part hilarious memoir, and part interactive adventure journal designed to help girls of all ages build confidence, pluck, and bravery by venturing outside.

Outside Magazine on THE GUTSY GIRL

Make The Gutsy Girl the book of the year for daredevils, doers, and dreamers of all ages.

Cheryl Strayed, author of WILD on THE GUTSY GIRL

A thoughtful, kind and funny story . . . offering commentary on all relationships and the roles of those we love and sometimes don't love in our lives.

PBS "Newshour" on THE GUTSY GIRL