At 47, Annie walks away from the comfort and constraints of her New England life—and into the untamed wilds of Costa Rica. What begins as a bold leap into freedom, love, and tropical beauty quickly unravels. Her new relationship becomes toxic, her dream home drains her finances, and the jungle's unpredictability mirrors the chaos within her.

Alone and unraveling, Annie is forced to confront her deepest fears, heartbreak, and the haunting question: Who am I now? Jungle Up & Breathe is a powerful midlife memoir of awakening. With raw honesty and spiritual insight, Annie shares her journey through darkness to clarity, reminding us that it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, your truth, and your joy.

Maryann Petrone grew up in Falmouth, Massachusetts, but it was a decade spent living in Costa Rica that sparked her journey as a writer and inspired Jungle Up and Breathe. Later, she returned to the U.S. and settled for a time on Martha’s Vineyard, where the charm of Edgartown became the perfect backdrop for completing her manuscript.

A Spiritual Life Coach and proud mother of two grown children,   Maryann now shares her soulful perspective with fellow seekers through her writing and work.