Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
by Lynne Cox
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Author: Lynne CoxEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-07
ISBN: 0156031302
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Harvest Books
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Book Review: chilling to the bone yet heartwarming at the same time!
Summary: 4 Stars
I first picked up this book thinking to read about a swim to Antarctica, wondering how, what, when and where? And thinking they must have been crazy (having been to Antarctica myself I know the climat conditions).Instead I found myself immersed in one woman's experience as a long distance swimmer, a sport I didn't know existed, and found myself swimming along behind in her wake living each moment as she did. Not only did she do some amazing swims, but she fought hard to convince people to let her do her swims and get the necessary logistical support.
She tells her story so well that it comes alive, and I often felt shivers running down my spine as she described the sensations of the cold water... Fortunately there are plenty of heartwarming moments to bring your body temperature back up again!
All in all a very good read.
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