ISBN: 9781439222027 - triumph & hope: golden years with the peace corps in honduras (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When the author announced plans to join the Peace Corps in her 60s, a male friend was skeptical, predicting her prompt return home, by Christmas at the latest. But thanks to the welcoming folks of two towns-El Triunfo, The Triumph, and La Esperanza, The Hope-acknowledged in her book's title-she extended her stay beyond the usual term and finally made peace with the tragedy of her son's untimely death. A powerful, inspiring personal story that offers an intimate look inside Peace Corps service, showing that no matter what your age and circumstances, you can always forge a new direction. Readers will discover, step-by-step and on the ground, what Peace Corps service is really like, its ups and downs, adventures and challenges. Ample illustrations enhance the reading experience. Baby boomers contemplating their next life passage will be especially interested in this frank and moving recital.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. When the author announced plans to join the Peace Corps in her 60s, a male friend was skeptical, predicting her prompt return home, by Christmas at the latest. But thanks to the welcoming folks of two towns-El Triunfo, The Triumph, and La Esperanza, The Hope-acknowledged in her book's title-she extended her stay beyond the usual term and finally made peace with the tragedy of her son's untimely death. A powerful, inspiring personal story that offers an intimate look inside Peace Corps service, showing that no matter what your age and circumstances, you can always forge a new direction. Readers will discover, step-by-step and on the ground, what Peace Corps service is really like, its ups and downs, adventures and challenges. Ample illustrations enhance the reading experience. Baby boomers contemplating their next life passage will be especially interested in this frank and moving recital.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on title page.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by author on title page.

Trade paperback. Zustand: Very good. Signed by author. Presumed first edition'first printing. [6], vii, [5], 291, [11] p. Map. Illustrations. "Barbara Joe's riveting first-person account of the challenges she faced as a Peace Corps volunteer is a page-turner, no mean feat in a book so unabashedly up-front and personal. Honduras comes alive; the characters introduced are people we've never met, but somehow recognize. The book is a memoir, a journey of self-discovery. But it is more than that, a compelling panorama of feelings, sights, and sensations introducing us to perspectives that may very well change the way we see our world. If that's not a triumph that offers hope, I don't know what is." Comment from a website: "When the author announced plans to join the Peace Corps in her 60s, a male friend was skeptical, predicting her prompt return home, "by Christmas at the latest." But thanks to the welcoming folks of two towns El Triunfo, 'The Triumph', and La Esperanza, 'The Hope' acknowledged in her book's title, she extended her stay beyond the usual term and finally made peace with the tragedy of her son's untimely death. A powerful, inspiring personal story that offers an intimate look inside Peace Corps service, showing that no matter what your age and circumstances, you can always forge a new direction. Readers will experience, step-by-step, what Peace Corps service is really like, its ups and downs, adventures and challenges. Ample illustrations enhance the text. Baby boomers considering their next life passage will be especially interested in this frank and moving recital. Barbara E. Joe, a native of Boston, is a freelance writer, Spanish interpreter, and translator living on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She is the author of numerous newspaper and magazine articles and several technical books. This is her first book for a general audience. Readers are invited to sign onto her blog, post comments and questions, and get updates on her periodic return visits to Honduras, ".…