paul, caroline

"Why should girls miss out on the joy of adventure? They can jump off rocks, swing on ropes, and climb trees just as well as boys can. But girls often allow fear to stand in their way. 'In The Gutsy Girl,' author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out a life of exhilaration..."--Provided by publisher.

The author shares her experiences as one of the first women to join the San Francisco Fire Department, discussing the factors that led her to attempt to qualify for the traditionally male profession, and revealing why she has decided to remain on the force.