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The Art of Resilience

Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body

by Ross Edgley ...

Narrated by Ross Edgley ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON'Inspiring, especially if you're suffering with adversity, injury or setbacks.' CHRIS WILLIAMSONBestselling au... ... Read more

$27.99 USD

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON'Inspiring, especially if you're suffering with adversity, injury or setbacks.' CHRIS WILLIAMSONBestselling au...
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No Limits

The Will to Succeed

by Michael Phelps ...

Narrated by Holter Graham ...

Abridged

5 hours 34 min

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a
... Read more
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Butterfly

From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

by Yusra Mardini ...

Narrated by Lameece Issaq ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the
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The Island Swimmer

The uplifting and completely heartwarming debut novel from beloved author and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly

by Lorraine Kelly ...

Narrated by Lorraine Kelly ...

Unabridged

9 hours 16 min

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, ... Read more

$37.99 USD

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival,
... Read more
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Beyond the Pool: Coaching Competitive Swimming

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Competitive swimming is a demanding sport that requires a unique blend of physical talent, technical skill, tactical awareness, and mental fortitude. While success is ultimately measured by performance in the pool, the foundation for that success is laid on the deck, through meticulous planning, effective training methodologies, and the development of ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Competitive swimming is a demanding sport that requires a unique blend of physical talent, technical skill, tactical awareness, and mental fortitude. While success is ultimately measured by performance in the pool, the foundation for that success is laid on the deck, through meticulous planning, effective training methodologies, and the development of
... Read more
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Relentless Spirit

The Unconventional Raising of a Champion

by Missy Franklin, D.A. Franklin, Dick Franklin, Daniel Paisner ...

Narrated by Emily Rankin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy ... Read more

$20.99 USD

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy
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Golden Waves: Dive into the Untold Stories of Artistic Swimming Champions

by Helene Mann ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive deep into the fascinating and inspiring world of artistic swimming with "Golden Waves." This captivating book uncovers the untold stories of the pool's golden girls, shedding light on the trials and triumphs of these incredible champions. From the early days of the sport to the present day, readers will be enthralled by the dedication, passion, ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive deep into the fascinating and inspiring world of artistic swimming with "Golden Waves." This captivating book uncovers the untold stories of the pool's golden girls, shedding light on the trials and triumphs of these incredible champions. From the early days of the sport to the present day, readers will be enthralled by the dedication, passion,
... Read more
Audiobook

Devorgilla Days

finding hope and healing in Scotland's book town

by Kathleen Hart ...

Narrated by Lucy Paterson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - Kirsty Wark'Beautifully written' - Alexander ArmstrongA memoir of recovery, resilience and starting over in Wigtown, book capital of Scotland.This is a story about uncovering the things that really matter, and discovering what makes us feel alive. It is a story about finding that inner strength and resilience, and never giving up hope.<. ... Read more

$24.99 USD

'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - Kirsty Wark'Beautifully written' - Alexander ArmstrongA memoir of recovery, resilience and starting over in Wigtown, book capital of Scotland.This is a story about uncovering the things that really matter, and discovering what makes us feel alive. It is a story about finding that inner strength and resilience, and never giving up hope.<.
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Audiobook

Dive In: The Art of Swimming Life

Dive into The Art of Swimming Life with powerful audio lessons for mastering the aquatic journey!

by Gareth Thorne ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

Dive In: The Art of Swimming LifeAre you eager to advance in life and enhance your intuition by mastering the art of swimming wisdom?Looking for an all-encompassing guide that includes everything you need to unlock life's potential through mastering swimming wisdom?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging i... ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive In: The Art of Swimming LifeAre you eager to advance in life and enhance your intuition by mastering the art of swimming wisdom?Looking for an all-encompassing guide that includes everything you need to unlock life's potential through mastering swimming wisdom?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging i...
... Read more
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Swimming Pretty

The Untold Story of Women in Water

by Vicki Valosik ...

Narrated by Sarah Welborn ...

Unabridged

13 hours 12 min

"If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty,'" said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers—none more so than synchronized swimmers, for whom Williams is often considered ... Read more

$24.99 USD

"If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty,'" said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers—none more so than synchronized swimmers, for whom Williams is often considered
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Swimming with the Viking of Skye

A true story of overcoming fear and finding hope for the future

by Richard Waters ...

Narrated by Richard Waters ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

**‘A beautifully written book full of life lessons by an inspiring human being.’ – Christian Lewis.'A stirring story of one man's attempts through cold swimming to stand up to Parkinson’s Disease, an illness that also has its teeth in me. And as he plunged into each freezing loch and burr, I was right there with him.' – Sir Ranulph Fiennes**Discover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and ... Read more

$28.99 USD

**‘A beautifully written book full of life lessons by an inspiring human being.’ – Christian Lewis.'A stirring story of one man's attempts through cold swimming to stand up to Parkinson’s Disease, an illness that also has its teeth in me. And as he plunged into each freezing loch and burr, I was right there with him.' – Sir Ranulph Fiennes**Discover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and
... Read more
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Swimming Against the Current

Fighting for Common Sense in a World That's Lost its Mind

by Riley Gaines ...

Narrated by Riley Gaines ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights.Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.What ... Read more

$24.99 USD

America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights.Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.What
... Read more
Audiobook

Winter Swimming

The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life

by Susanna Søberg ...

Narrated by Lucy Paterson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & HomeA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides ... Read more

$27.99 USD

"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & HomeA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides
... Read more
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Open Water

The History and Technique of Swimming

by Mikael Rosén ...

Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 59 min

Dive deep into the world of swimming with open water swimmer and coach Mikael Rosén as he explores the sport through eight different perspectives. With topics ranging from the vigorous mental and physical demands of the sport to gender and race politics, no reader will be left treading water. Rosén also provides a look into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Dive deep into the world of swimming with open water swimmer and coach Mikael Rosén as he explores the sport through eight different perspectives. With topics ranging from the vigorous mental and physical demands of the sport to gender and race politics, no reader will be left treading water. Rosén also provides a look into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah
... Read more
Audiobook

Lifesaving for Beginners

by Josie Lloyd ...

Narrated by Lucy Scott ...

Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

‘Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion’ ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM‘A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope’ MY WEEKLY‘I loved this incredibly touching book…[it’s] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch’ VERONICA HENRY***In life’s stormy waters, it’s your friends who keep you afloat…Maddy Wolfe’s life has just... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

‘Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion’ ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM‘A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope’ MY WEEKLY‘I loved this incredibly touching book…[it’s] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch’ VERONICA HENRY***In life’s stormy waters, it’s your friends who keep you afloat…Maddy Wolfe’s life has just...
... Read more
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Swimmingly

Adventures in Water

by Vassos Alexander ...

Narrated by Vassos Alexander, Nathalie Buscombe, Simon Darwen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

Bloomsbury presents Swimmingly: Adventures in Water by Vassos Alexander, read by Vassos Alexander, Nathalie Buscombe and Simon Darwen'A hugely enjoyable love letter to swimming and open water adventures' – Sophie RaworthSports and Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander found solace and distraction swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and was bitten by the bug. Now he ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Swimmingly: Adventures in Water by Vassos Alexander, read by Vassos Alexander, Nathalie Buscombe and Simon Darwen'A hugely enjoyable love letter to swimming and open water adventures' – Sophie RaworthSports and Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander found solace and distraction swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and was bitten by the bug. Now he
... Read more
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Chill

The Cold Water Swim Cure / A Transformative Guide to Renew Your Body & Mind

by Dr. Mark Harper, MD, PhD ...

Narrated by Dr. Mark Harper, MD, PhD ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

A science-based approach to healing filled with inspiring testimonials and cold water prescriptionsFor centuries, people from all over the world have immersed themselves in cold water for its healing properties. Leading expert in cold water therapy Dr. Mark Harper offers long-awaited evidence that cold water swimming can achieve powerful, tangible health benefits in his revolutionary debut work, ... Read more

$15.99 USD

A science-based approach to healing filled with inspiring testimonials and cold water prescriptionsFor centuries, people from all over the world have immersed themselves in cold water for its healing properties. Leading expert in cold water therapy Dr. Mark Harper offers long-awaited evidence that cold water swimming can achieve powerful, tangible health benefits in his revolutionary debut work,
... Read more
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Why We Swim

by Bonnie Tsui ...

Narrated by Angie Kane ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

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 ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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
... Read more
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Svømmepigerne

der forførte Danmark i 1930'erne

by Tommy Heisz ...

Narrated by Tommy Heisz ...

Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

En historisk biografi om tre kvindelige svømmere, der for altid ændrede svømmesporten og danskernes syn på kvindelige sportsudøvere.Jenny Kammersgaard, Ragnhild Hveger og ’Lille henrivende’ Inge Sørensen blev i 1930’erne de første danske superstjerner inden for sportens verden. Den ene kunne svømme i evigheder, de to andre var blandt de hurtigste i verden.Når de populære svømmepiger vendte hjem ... Read more

$12.19 USD

En historisk biografi om tre kvindelige svømmere, der for altid ændrede svømmesporten og danskernes syn på kvindelige sportsudøvere.Jenny Kammersgaard, Ragnhild Hveger og ’Lille henrivende’ Inge Sørensen blev i 1930’erne de første danske superstjerner inden for sportens verden. Den ene kunne svømme i evigheder, de to andre var blandt de hurtigste i verden.Når de populære svømmepiger vendte hjem
... Read more
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Limitless

The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

by Mallory Weggemann ...

Narrated by Mallory Weggemann ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

An inspiring true story of an athlete overcoming obstacles and unimaginable setbacks with resilience, faith, and the power of refusing to accept limits.Meet Mallory Weggemann: a Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator whose extraordinary story will give you the encouragement you need to rise up to meet any challenge you face in life.On January 21, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

An inspiring true story of an athlete overcoming obstacles and unimaginable setbacks with resilience, faith, and the power of refusing to accept limits.Meet Mallory Weggemann: a Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator whose extraordinary story will give you the encouragement you need to rise up to meet any challenge you face in life.On January 21,
... Read more
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Outside the Lanes

A Pro Swimmer's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success

by Becca Mann ...

Narrated by Chelsea Kwoka ...

Unabridged

9 hours 1 min

I wasn't afraid of the ocean. I wasn't afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World ... Read more

$19.99 USD

I wasn't afraid of the ocean. I wasn't afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World
... Read more
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Freediving 101

How to Freedive and Explore the Underwater World on One Breath

by HowExpert, Julie Shoults ...

Narrated by Dan Viens ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Have you ever wanted to connect with the ocean? Are you curious about holding your breath? Are you seeking a way to calm your mind? Freediving may be for you! This is when people explore the underwater world while holding their breath. Imagine you’re swimming over a colorful coral reef, with no SCUBA gear, just complete freedom. The fish are calm, the water is clear, and your lungs are full. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you ever wanted to connect with the ocean? Are you curious about holding your breath? Are you seeking a way to calm your mind? Freediving may be for you! This is when people explore the underwater world while holding their breath. Imagine you’re swimming over a colorful coral reef, with no SCUBA gear, just complete freedom. The fish are calm, the water is clear, and your lungs are full.
... Read more
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Did Not Sink

Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming

by George Mahood ...

Narrated by Nathaniel Priestley ...

Series Audiobook 4 - DNF Series
Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

The lure of a gold-coloured silicon hat is enough to convince George to sign up once again to the Dart 10k swim.But to get the gold hat, he has to swim it twice.Despite the trauma of the previous year’s Dartmoor Classic, George and Rachel sign up again. This time the weather takes a turn for the worse and Rachel is forced to make some creative wardrobe improvisations.Having completed several long ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The lure of a gold-coloured silicon hat is enough to convince George to sign up once again to the Dart 10k swim.But to get the gold hat, he has to swim it twice.Despite the trauma of the previous year’s Dartmoor Classic, George and Rachel sign up again. This time the weather takes a turn for the worse and Rachel is forced to make some creative wardrobe improvisations.Having completed several long
... Read more
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Underwater

The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse in USA Swimming and Around the Globe

by Irvin Muchnick ...

Narrated by Bob Johnson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

While the celebrity victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandals rightly got a lot of attention, the number of affected kids is far more numerous in swimming. Underwater tells the almost unbelievable story, in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East, of coaches who preyed on children while hopping from program to program, state to state, ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While the celebrity victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandals rightly got a lot of attention, the number of affected kids is far more numerous in swimming. Underwater tells the almost unbelievable story, in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East, of coaches who preyed on children while hopping from program to program, state to state,
... Read more

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