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Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
ISBN-10
1616207868
ISBN-13
9781616207861
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9038602040

Product Key Features

Book Title
Why We Swim
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Exercise, Social History, Swimming & Diving
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, History
Author
Bonnie Tsui
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-042645
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Tsui's history of the human relationship with water is compelling and profound, in writing so fluid it mimics the flow of her subject . . . It captivated me from start to finish." -- BuzzFeed , "24 Books We Couldn't Put Down" "A thoughtful inquiry into human nature." -- Bustle , "The 18 Most Anticipated Books Of April 2020" "Bonnie Tsui captures the joy, peril and utility of swimming, within her family and across civilizations . . . The breadth of her reporting and grace of her writing make the elements of Why We Swim move harmoniously as one." -- The San Francisco Chronicle "Former competitive swimmer and current do-it-all writer Bonnie Tsui's Why We Swim . . . explores our relationship with a sport that quite literally represents quiet and flow (something we could use more of, no?) by offering a look at a grab bag of eclectic examples, like swimming samurais and an Icelandic shipwreck survivor." -- Outside Magazine "This fascinating look at the positive impact swimming has had on our lives throughout history might leave most readers eager to get back in the water as soon as possible." -- Booklist, starred review "Drawing on personal experience, history, biology, and social science, the author conveys the appeal of 'an unflinching giving-over to an element' and makes a convincing case for broader access to swimming education (372,000 people still drown annually). An absorbing, wide-ranging story of humans' relationship with the water." -- Kirkus Reviews "Tsui opens her eclectic, well-crafted survey with a fascinating story about an Icelandic fisherman who swam six kilometers in 41 degree water after his boat capsized . . . Readers will enjoy getting to know the people and the facts presented in this fascinating book." -- Publishers Weekly "Tsui is a poetic writer whose flowing, immersive prose and colorful storytelling will hold significant appeal for readers--especially swimmers--of all curiosities." -- Shelf Awareness " Why We Swim is a celebration of the many varieties of joy that swimming brings to our oxygen-breathing species." -- Foreword Reviews "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 "The only thing better than reading Bonnie Tsui's writing about swimming is swimming itself--and both are sublime. Why We Swim is an aquatic tour de force, a captivating story filled with adventure, meditation, and celebration." --Susan Casey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wave and Voices in the Ocean "This is a jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it." -- James Nestor, author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves "Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book." -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes " Why We Swim is a gorgeous hybrid of a book. Bonnie Tsui combines fascinating reporting about some of the world's most remarkable swimmers with delightful meditations about what it means for us naked apes to leap in the water for no apparent reason. You won't regret diving in." --Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity, "Tsui is an excellent writer who draws you in from the first pages. Her stories are so fascinating that you hardly notice that you're following her farther and farther into the deep end. The good news is that it is absolutely worth it."-- BookRiot, "Tsui's history of the human relationship with water is compelling and profound, in writing so fluid it mimics the flow of her subject . . . It captivated me from start to finish." -- BuzzFeed , "24 Books We Couldn't Put Down" "A thoughtful inquiry into human nature." -- Bustle , "The 18 Most Anticipated Books Of April 2020" "This fascinating look at the positive impact swimming has had on our lives throughout history might leave most readers eager to get back in the water as soon as possible." -- Booklist, starred review "Drawing on personal experience, history, biology, and social science, the author conveys the appeal of 'an unflinching giving-over to an element' and makes a convincing case for broader access to swimming education (372,000 people still drown annually). An absorbing, wide-ranging story of humans' relationship with the water." -- Kirkus Reviews "Tsui opens her eclectic, well-crafted survey with a fascinating story about an Icelandic fisherman who swam six kilometers in 41 degree water after his boat capsized . . . Readers will enjoy getting to know the people and the facts presented in this fascinating book." -- Publishers Weekly "Tsui is a poetic writer whose flowing, immersive prose and colorful storytelling will hold significant appeal for readers--especially swimmers--of all curiosities." -- Shelf Awareness " Why We Swim is a celebration of the many varieties of joy that swimming brings to our oxygen-breathing species." -- Foreword Reviews "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 "The only thing better than reading Bonnie Tsui's writing about swimming is swimming itself--and both are sublime. Why We Swim is an aquatic tour de force, a captivating story filled with adventure, meditation, and celebration." --Susan Casey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wave and Voices in the Ocean "This is a jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it." -- James Nestor, author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves "Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book." -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes " Why We Swim is a gorgeous hybrid of a book. Bonnie Tsui combines fascinating reporting about some of the world's most remarkable swimmers with delightful meditations about what it means for us naked apes to leap in the water for no apparent reason. You won't regret diving in." --Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity, "This is a jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it." -- James Nestor, author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves "Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book." -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes " Why We Swim is a gorgeous hybrid of a book. Bonnie Tsui combines fascinating reporting about some of the world's most remarkable swimmers with delightful meditations about what it means for us naked apes to leap in the water for no apparent reason. You won't regret diving in." --Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity, "The only thing better than reading Bonnie Tsui's writing about swimming is swimming itself--and both are sublime. Why We Swim is an aquatic tour de force, a captivating story filled with adventure, meditation, and celebration." --Susan Casey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wave and Voices in the Ocean "This is a jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it." -- James Nestor, author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves "Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book." -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes " Why We Swim is a gorgeous hybrid of a book. Bonnie Tsui combines fascinating reporting about some of the world's most remarkable swimmers with delightful meditations about what it means for us naked apes to leap in the water for no apparent reason. You won't regret diving in." --Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity
Dewey Decimal
797.21
Synopsis
"A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the twenty-first century we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age; it's therapeutic for both the mind and body; and it's an adventurous way to get from point A to point B. It's also one route to that elusive, ecstatic state of flow . These reasons, among many others, make swimming one of the most popular activities in the world. Why We Swim is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club that meets in Saddam Hussein's palace pool, modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, and even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survives a wintry six-hour swim after a shipwreck. New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui, a swimmer herself, dives into the deep, from the San Francisco Bay to the South China Sea, investigating what about water--despite its dangers--seduces us and why we come back to it again and again., A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020 A Best Book of the Season: BuzzFeed * Bustle * San Francisco Chronicle A Best Book of the Year: NPR's Book Concierge * Washington Independent Review of Books "A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks An immersive, unforgettable, and eye-opening perspective on swimming--and on human behavior itself. We swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. We swim for pleasure, for exercise, for healing. But humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now, in the twenty-first century, swimming is one of the most popular activities in the world. Why We Swim is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club that meets in Saddam Hussein's palace pool, modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, and even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survives a wintry six-hour swim after a shipwreck. New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui, a swimmer herself, dives into the deep, from the San Francisco Bay to the South China Sea, investigating what it is about water that seduces us, despite its dangers, and why we come back to it again and again.
LC Classification Number
GV837.T78 2020

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