Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Introduction: My Swimming Story; Gertrude Ederle 1905 -- 2003; Johnny Weissmuller 1904 -- 1984; John Marks 65 Years Old; Chel Micheline 40 Years Old; Victor Maldonado 39 Years Old; Sarah "Fanny" Durack 1889 -- 1956; Esther Williams 1921 -- 2013; Duke kahanamoku 1890 -- 1968; Dori Miller 44 Years Old; Jeff Commings 41 Years Old; Amanda Commodore 13 Years Old; Jeff Stuart 54 Years Old; Mai Le 41 Years Old; Anne Ditmeyer 33 Years Old; Beverly Dubrin 73 Years Old; Jakki Moxon 64 Years Old; Adrienne Pipes 80 Years Old;From Lisa Congdon, bestselling author of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, this lovely new book invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming. Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, watercolor portraits paired with real people's personal stories, illustrated collections of vintage objects'colorful swim caps, bathing suits through the ages, traditional pool signs'and much more evoke the beauty and inspiration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as a way of life'taking the leap, going with the flow'makes this delightful volume one that will speak to serious swimmers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.