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They say the road less travelled makes all the difference, but sometimes it can get a little crazy.When Kathy Ivchenko finds herself stuck in her hometown with no job prospects and a non-existent love life, she makes the unexpected decision to leave everything she knows and join the Peace Corps and is sent to Ukraine. In this unique and compelling real-life adventure, Kathy learns to let go of home and embrace the unknown. From the ups and downs of training, teaching, and romantic stumbles, Kathy takes the reader on an astonishing journey of self-discovery that crosses borders. Filled with love, laughter, and copious amounts of alcohol, we follow one girl's unpredictable journey. Written with wit and honesty, Awkward Stumbles and Fuzzy Memories: Memoir of a Peace Corps Volunteer is an adult coming-of-age story with a twist, told by the woman who lived it.