I Never Intended to Be Brave: A Woman's Bicycle Journey Through Southern Africa
"If  you want to see the world, there are few better ways than by  bicycle...a very interesting and highly entertaining read…very much  recommended for those looking for a memoir of true adventure." -Midwest  Book Review Small Press Bookwatch"Heather  Andersen...blends the best aspects of travel writing with memoir...Her  descriptions of Southern Africa bring culture and landscape to  life...while her own personal story of endurance, hardship, forgiveness,  and wonder unfolds unexpectedly. A marvelous tale." -Ana Maria Spagna,  author of Potluck: Community on the Edge of Wilderness"If  you have a dream that seems beyond the possibility of  manifestation…Heather will take you on a journey of awakening. When you  finish this inspirational book, you won't hesitate to go on your own  journey." -Nancy Slonim Aronie, author of Writing From the Heart"If  you've ever wondered what it would be like to do the thing you're most  afraid of…and come out wiser, softer, and yet more courageous, reading  Heather Andersen's debut will satisfy your curiosity." -Susan Piver,  author of The Wisdom of a Broken Heart"I  am in awe of Heather's nerve, verve and vigor...This book really brings  home the beauty, joys and frustrations of both the bicycle and the  formerly dark continent that now intrigues us so much." -Peter Harnik,  co-founder, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy"truly  an adventure to read. Follow along with Heather as she takes a journey  of discovery through the external landscape of Southern Africa and the  inner landscape of her heart to uncover the opportunity that exists  within every challenge." -David Surrenda, CEO, Kripalu Center for Yoga  & Health"a  fun story of humble triumph…show[ing] us that the things we're told to  fear can often be overcome with courage, compassion and understanding."  -Mike Greehan, former Publisher, Bicycling Magazine"an  inspiring story that will encourage you to dream big, overcome your  fears, and strive to reach your potential" -Susan Heim, Chicken Soup for  the Soul editor