Beating the Odds: The Story Behind the Founders of the Escapees RV Club

By Kay Peterson

Book Overview

The Escapees RV Club was founded by Joe and Kay Peterson in 1978. Originally there was no detailed planthe Petersons were simply two working travelers who wanted to make the RV lifestyle the best it could be for themselves and for fellow travelers. They had no idea that over 100,000 Escapees members would eventually join the club! With a magazine, an RV park system, a licensed adult day care center, and the largest mail service under one roof, the Escapees RV Club is now one of the largest in the industry. It provides a total support network for all RVers. The Petersons have inspired countless others to follow their dreams and discover the joy of this traveling lifestyle.Along their journey, Joe and Kay learned lessons in resilience, compassion, and an understanding that it is peoplenot placesthat are important. In Beating the Odds, Kay Peterson shares the memories of their mistakes, disappointments, and heartaches. She shares her familys history and how it all led to finding Joe, her soul mate, and the lifestyle that gave them so much happiness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432798502
• ISBN13: 9781432798505
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"