COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | a will and a way

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We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Jennifer Andrewes’ book, ‘a will and a way on foot across France’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

a will and a wayAbout a will and a way

In 2008, overwhelmed by career, motherhood, and daily life, Jennifer Andrewes took a leap—literally—and realised mid-air that anything is possible with the right mindset.

And so, after being diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s, she was inspired to walk off her symptoms. Soon afterwards she set out on an 1800 km pilgrimage across France, walking two ancient routes in search of healing, clarity, and joy.

On muddy trails and through mountain passes, her journey is one of courage, camaraderie, and self-discovery. Walk with her for an authentic Camino experience—and discover how a pilgrimage mindset can help you shed baggage, embrace simplicity, and find strength in every step.

THE AUTHOR

Jennifer is a New Zealand-based writer whose life journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and an unstoppable spirit.

As a child, Dunedin-born Jennifer spent time living in France kicking off a life-long love affair with the country. An avid walker, Jennifer first joined a local walking group to meet people and explore the local countryside, while working as a language teaching assistant in Dunkerque. Thirty years later, she’s hooked!

A communications professional, she has worked in tourism and government roles both here and in the UK, as well as undergoing stints as a freelance travel writer.

Her blog on the family’s French adventure www.myparallellives.com was widely enjoyed and it was prompting from readers that led Jennifer to write a book about the family’s experience: Parallel Lives: Four seasons in the French Pyrenees. Her subsequent posts about her pilgrimage adventures are widely read and it was encouragement from followers that have led Jennifer to write a book about her Camino experiences.

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Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 16th April 2025, winners will be notified via email by 17th April 2025.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per household.
    8. Prize in non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.