Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui
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A fascinating exploration into the human relationship to swimming and our innate connection to water.
‘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.
About the Author: 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.
05 Aug 2021
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Swimming & diving |
| Readership Level | Professional & Vocational |
| ISBN | 9781846046605 |
| Publication Date | 05 Aug 2021 |
Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui ISBN 9781846046605