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Living at Full Throttle
What would you do if fear were not your first thought?
By Kathleen Terner
Just weeks before a motorcycle trip to Iceland, middle-aged high school teacher Kathleen Terner receives startling news from her cancer doctor, throwing her trip and her future into doubt. Her story vividly recounts how her harrowing travels earlier through Alaska to the Arctic Ocean gave her strength to face the daunting news from a position of power. Kathleen’s heart-warming tales of adventures through twenty-four countries illustrate how to overcome fear, embrace it, or pivot when prudent. Her lively descriptions of life on the road woven with details of her faith can help us all learn how to live fully in the moment, be open to adventure, and treat others with kindness regardless of circumstances. This book is a sequel to her first memoir, Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy.”
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Two-Wheeled Wind Therapy
The Inspirational Story of a Life-Changing Adventure
By Kathleen Terner
Just two years after getting her motorcycle endorsement and shortly after surviving throat cancer and a second divorce, Kathleen embarked on an eight week solo cross-country journey from Oregon to Washington DC and back to celebrate being alive and to see the son she had been separated from for months. Having struggled with a fear of being alone as well as a lack of confidence in general, Kathleen overcame one obstacle after another, transforming into a woman full of confidence, joy, and hope. Facing her fears and triumphing over a variety of trials helped her to see herself as a person of value and strength, more able to handle difficulties both on and off the road.
Follow along with Kathleen as she describes transformational encounters with other travelers, spending time with her son in DC, completing two endurance rides of over 1,500 miles in less than 36 hours, navigating technically challenging roads such as “Tail of the Dragon,” embracing triple-digit heat in Utah and Arizona, falling in love with Zion National Park, and reflecting on her formative years with friends along the way.
This book is a story of hope and courage that appeals to all readers who have ever experienced difficulties or faced fears. For those interested in planning their own adventure, Kathleen shares recommendations for great restaurants, as well as “touring tips” for planning a cross-country adventure, whether by motorcyle or car.
