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A Woman, Some Waves and the Will to Swim

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It may have been because she could run. It may have been because she wanted to swim, or perhaps because she only ever did 10 minutes of breaststroke at a time. But, as she learned one day while flailing around in the sea, she really couldn't.

Believing that a life lived fully isn't one with the most money earned, the most stuff bought or the most races won but one with the most experiences experienced the most fully, she decided to conquer her fear of the water.

From the ignominy of getting into a wetsuit to the triumph of swimming from Kefalonia to Ithaca, in becoming a swimmer Alexandra learns to appreciate her body and still her mind. As it turns out, the water is never as frightening once you're in, and really, everything is better when you remember to exhale.

©2017 Alexandra Heminsley (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Sports Water Sports Swimming Inspiring Funny Heartfelt Witty
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An interesting read about both open swimming, with practical advice (the second section of the book) and the story of Alex’s conversion to swimming. Alex is brave in also tackling the very emotional subject of IVF and, although not what I was expecting, I admire her brutal honesty and admire her wise and courageous reflections.

So many similarly themed books - charting the highs and lows from starting training to success of some sort - are inspiring but in need of a good edit; this one however is brilliantly written.

An interesting and inspiring read from a talented writer.

Well written, inspiring and brave

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I do love outdoor swimming so parts were interesting, but it was a bit patchy and by they end, I felt a bit meh. The bits about her personal struggles were really pointent, but then we just left that and heard about that earplugs to buy. Jumped around in tone a little.

I did enjoy it, but not super memorable.

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As a very keen swimmer, this is a fantastic book, can totally resonate. Love all the advice. Thank-You

Fabulous

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loved every minute of this book. What more can I say! do listen you'll agree

inspirational

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Feeling totaly inspired & will be back in the pool tomorrow to finish what i had started a few months ago.
I can connect 100% with what Alexandra has written about & will continue with this positivity to break through my comfort zone.
Really enjoyed this book.
Thanks so much Alexandra.
Kris.

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