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If you read just one book this year, read this book, Jui 18 2004
I am grateful to have encountered Ms. Cox's fine account of her swims across the world - where she broke record after record for her swims in places where no human swimmers have ventured. As an endurance swimmer myself, I was fascinated by her accomplishments, and yet, more importantly, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have been in the company of Ms. Cox, through reading her book. What shines through these pages, again and again, is her humanity, her humility, her gratitude to her team members, and her desire to be a force for peace and reconcilliation in our world. Time and time again in her story she displays where she made a choice to compromise, to respect her teammates, to avoid anger, to chose not be selfish, even, amazingly, when her own life would appear to be in danger, and yet she never preaches and never sounds self-righteous. Her tale is relevant and inspiring to all of us who wish to leave our world a little better than we found it. One need not be a swimmer to find the book a beautiful and inspiring tale. She is a rare individual, because she appears to be free from the blatant narcisissm of prominant athletes who have accomplished only a fraction of what she has accomplished. Her style and pacing make the book read like a compelling novel. I was sad to turn the final page.
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Remarkable adventures from a remarkable woman., Avril 1 2004
I have read many books about extreme accomplishments and loved the excitement of the adventure, but cringed at the narcissism of the adventurer. Lynne Cox's book is full of first-rate thrills, but her character is just as remarkable. (In her first major swim from Catalina Island to the California shore, she waits for her fellow teenaged swimmers to catch up because they had agreed to finish together. How many elite athletes do you know who would sacrifice the opportunity to set a record because of a promise to friends?) Swimming to Antarctica is a fantastic read, as well as inspiring. I recommend it highly.
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A Thriller, Mars 11 2004
While there was never much doubt that Lynne would succeed with each of her swims, this book is full of page turning tension. Whether she's telling the story of swimming the English Channel at age 15 or through the frigid waters of Antarctica, she is equally fascinating. Plus, she throws in a gripping tale of Cold War politics in her quest to swim the Bering Strait. I feel like a total slug compared to her amazing adventures, but you can't help but come away excited about life after spending time with the words of this singularly amazing woman. I'm going to make a list of goals right now. She'll inspire you and thrill you and keep you turning pages as fast as her arms turn in her cold water swims.
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What an athlete! What a person!, Fév 25 2004
I have to say that I'm a pretty cynical person, but this book actually changed the way I look at certain aspects of life. Lynne has a strong personal philosophy that guides her actions and interactions. She tries to make things better than they are. She succeeds. Her athletic adventures read like a series of thrilling short stories. When I try to describe this book to friends, I always find myself saying: "You just won't believe what this woman has accomplished!"
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I've never been so cold!, Fév 15 2004
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Lynne is not only an incredibly disciplined and inspired athlete but an equally adept story teller. As a swimmer, who has never introduced myself to the outer limits Lynne does, I am thoroughly caught up in the thrill of her adventures. She gently reminds each of us that we need to take our talents and exploit them no matter how daunting that may appear.
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Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne Cox, Janv. 28 2004
Ya' know, I'm not a swimmer. As a matter of fact, I don't even like to swim. But I loved this book. I received it as a gift from a friend. I thought the cover/title was just a metaphor for ambition or goals or drive, certainly not thinking, by any means, that the author swam Antarctica.
Boy, was I surprised! Not only that I was wrong but that I was also right! Written in an "easy to read style"this book is about heart, focus,achievement, doing what you're destined for in spite of adversity, using what society dictates is your shortcomings to your advantage, and most importantly, trying to make a difference.
Read it. You'll be as surprised and consumed as I was. Everyone that I've recommended it to has been.
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Lynne rates as a modern Adventurer!, Janv. 25 2004
I started reading Swimming to Antarctica at 8 pm and I couldn't put it down till I finished it after midnight!Her book, her adventures, her swims, and especially Lynne herself - are all fantastic! Not only did she set and achieve personal goals, she did it keeping in mind her involvement with those around her - family, coaches, fellow swimmers, the community, and even those non-swimmers who cheered on her achievements! I can't stop using exclamation marks because I admire and am thrilled by everything Lynne has done! I wish the book had photographs! I wish I read Lynne's book or heard about herin high school - it might have inspired me to do more over the years. The writing is engaging and you feel you are right in the stormy, foggy ocean or in the murky slime of the Nile or in the icy, freezing water of Antarctica. Lynne rates as high as Thor Heyerdahl (Kon Tiki) as a modern adventurer. When I saw a photograph of her in People Magazine - it was wonderful to put that smiling face to the smiling voice that comes through clearly in her writing! I will read and re-read this book many times over the years.
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Great book- it captures you, Janv. 20 2004
I was hooked by the first few pages of this book. The author captures you and takes you on an adventure with her swims around the world. She shares insight, doubts, fears, goal setting and a burning desire to stick to her goals, no matter what may arise to detour her. She has the ability to make you feel as though you can share the image as she did with swimming through rain and hail: "I felt as if I were swimming through a giant bowl of icy tapioca." The imagery of swimming at night in cold and darkness is chilling. There is no other swimmer in the world that can swim in 32 degree water wearing only a swimsuit. She is courageous and inspiring with the details of her swims. The book is not just for swimmers; it is for all of us that have dreams we would like to pursue, but lack the tenacity to push the limits of what we think we can accomplish.
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Is she crazy? Yes, but in a good way!, Janv. 19 2004
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Lynne Cox is an amazing athlete and an amazing person but best of all, she tells her own story with a great deal of passion and humor.
She recounts each of her swims in a way that I found very gripping, with details that made each experience really come alive.
There were times reading this book when I thought "What is she thinking? Why would anyone do this?" She offers her own thoughtful and sometimes funny answers to these questions. I cannot imagine myself doing any of these things, but good for her for doing it. I would highly recommend this book if you want to spend a little time in the head of a totally unique individual who may be a little crazy, but in a good and inspiring way.
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Very good!, Janv. 17 2004
This was an impulse buy for me and I was quiet satisfied. My initial interest stemmed from a previous open water swim in a triathlon and my hope was that I might gain a little inspiration. I was certainly inspired by the author's total focus on a goal. I was probably most caught up in the author's vivid descriptions that made you really sense you were right there experiencing these events with her. The book was tough to put down. I believe that someone with no interest in open water swimming would find this a great read. The author's passion for swimming is contagious. Very enjoyable!
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