“Ann McCallum Staats has written an uplifting book profiling a handful of extraordinary women whose example proves that nothing can or should hold women back. These women push the boundaries of what was believed possible, achieving the impossible.” —Milbry Polk, author of Women of Discovery, and member of the Explorers Club board of directors 

Encompassing a diverse selection of women in extreme and unique sports, this book shares the stories of bold and daring thrill-seekers 

What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing?  

This collection of adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines.  

Each chapter introduces readers to modern role models and leaders, change-makers who opt into a life of risk—but one of astonishing rewards.  

Inspire young people to approach life with the same bold resolve. 

Women of Power. Bold books to inspire bold moves.  

Thrill Seekers is the debut title in the new Women of Power series. Women of Power is a timely, inclusive, international, modern biography series that profiles 15 diverse, modern women who are changing the world in their field while empowering others to follow their dreams.

Introduction

Part I: Maximum Sky

1. Roberta Mancino: Fly Like a Superhero

2. Faith Dickey: Walk a Thin Line

3. Melanie Curtis: Freefall

Part II: Extreme Ocean

4. Bethany Hamilton: Able and Awesome

5. Jill Heinerth: Into the Deep Unknown

6. Ann Marie Stephens: Weightless and Free

Part III: Radical Rides

7. Sneha Sharma: Behind the Wheel

8. Elladee Brown: Stoked and Dialed

9. Lizzie Armanto: Skateboard Wonder

Part IV: Epic Ice and Snow

10. Kristin Knight Pace: It’s All About the Dogs

11. Julia Marino: The Art of Snowboarding

12. Angela Hawse: Alpine Adventurer

Part V: Adrenaline Earth

13. Sara Mudallal: Vault, Leap, Tumble

14. Brittany Leavitt: Teacher Turned Climber

15. Courtney Dauwalter: Up and Running

Afterword: Seek Your Thrill

Acknowledgments

Notes