Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui
'A jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it' James Nestor, bestselling of author of Breath 'Glorious' The New York Times Take a dive into the deep and discover what it is about water that seduces us, heals us and brings us together. Join writer and swimmer Bonnie Tsui as she explores the unique skill of swimming from the five angles of survival, wellbeing, community, competition and flow. Propelled by stories of polar swim champions, a Baghdad swim club, Olympian athletes and modern-day samurai swimmers, Why We Swim takes us around the globe in a remarkable, all-encompassing account of the world of swimming. This is a joyous meditation on our innate connection to water and a true celebration of the wonders of swimming.
A beautifully written love letter to water and a fascinating storyI was enchanted. -- Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Magnificent. I love this book -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run
Magnificent. I love this book -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run
Bonnie Tsui lives, swims, and surfs in the Bay Area of San Francisco. A longtime contributor to The New York Times and California Sunday Magazine, she has been the recipient of the Jane Rainie Opel Young Alumna Award from Harvard University, the Lowell Thomas Gold Award, and a National Press Foundation Fellowship.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846046605 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846046602 |
| Title | Why We Swim |
| Author | Bonnie Tsui |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-08-05 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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