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 offering 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.
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 offering 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.
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