'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 truly great story. I love this book.' Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run 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.
Bonnie Tsui
Bonnie Tsui is a acclaimed writer and journalist known for her work on the intersection of culture, sports, and the outdoors. Her most famous book, "Why We Swim," explores the transformative power of water and has been praised for its lyrical prose and deep insights into human connection with nature. Tsui's contributions to literature include a unique blend of storytelling and research that captivates readers and inspires a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
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