Why We Swim

'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.

ISBN:	9781846046605
Publisher:	Ebury Publishing
Imprint:	Rider Books
Published date:	05 Aug 2021
DEWEY:	797.21
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	41559
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	200g
Height:	127mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	20mm

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