In this lovingly crafted exploration of the world of swimming Tsui charts our relationship with water from the earliest humans who swam for survival to the therapeutic powers of moving under water. Filled with incredible stories of endurance and determination, from Olympian athletes to Icelandic fishermen, Why We Swim offers fascinating insights into this quiet and meditative sport.
Take a dive into the deep with writer and swimmer Bonnie Tsui and discover what it is about water that seduces us, heals us and brings us together.
Our evolutionary ancestors swam for survival. Now we swim in freezing Arctic waters, wide channels, and piranha-infested rivers just because they are there. Swimming is an introspective and quiet sport in a chaotic age. It is therapeutic for those who are injured and it is one route to that elusive, ecstatic state of Flow.
Propelled by stories of polar swim champions, a Baghdad swim club, Olympian athletes, modern-day samurai swimmers and even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survived a six-hour swim in the wintry Atlantic, Why We Swim takes us around the globe in a remarkable, all-encompassing account of the world of swimming.
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
ISBN: 9781846046582
Number of pages: 288
Dimensions: 225 x 145 x 27 mm
Weight: 394 g
Language: English
An enthusiastic and thoughtful work ... glorious - The New York Times
Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book. - Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run
A beautifully written love letter to water and a fascinating story. I was enchanted. - Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
A love letter to the healing qualities and timeless joy of slipping into the water - The Irish Times
A thoughtful, moving, beautifully written ode to the aquatic art - San Francisco Chronicle
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