Conquering Clouds

"Ruth captures her life’s journey in her memoir ‘Conquering Clouds’. Personal and physical clouds she has conquered to date not without pain and courage. Ruth is a remarkable woman who has overcome many adversities in her life, not only to fly balloons in extraordinary locations around the world, but to contribute to the bedrock of ballooning as an adventure and commercial sport in Australia. She is also an excellent storyteller.Ruth tells her story with sincerity and wonder, and throughout I felt her passion for inspiring others to follow their dreams. She doesn’t just talk about dreams; she embodies the spirit of chasing them fearlessly, regardless of what others say or believe is achievable. Her stories about her family, her world record attempt, her rescue by dolphins, her flight over the Alps or her many other adventures, are not just tales of success, but narratives of resilience, determination and the courage to defy odds."

Book Review by Penny York, Australia