Swimming in the Sink: A Memoir Paperback – Import, 13 June 2017

I loved this book. I always love Lynne Cox’s books. She radiates a warm and passionate love for life that just pours out through her words and this book does that. She writes about a tough time and terrifying health challenge with full emotion but not self pity, rather gratitude at her medical team, her close knit friendships and family who she adored. I read this just after loosing my dad who so adored and who loved to see me swim and an illness so her words were supportive. She also reminds me how good humans can be and how much of her life is about building positive connections and community. The fact that Gorbachev thanked her for helping break the Cold War is testament to that.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lynne Cox, for your book, _Swimming in the Sink_. This cuts right to the heart of what it means to be human and vulnerable and strong and courageous. Your struggle to heal from aFib and deal with the grief of your parents' and your dog Cody's passing is so honestly, humanely described that it brings me to tears...and laughter too, as you retain your vitality of spirit and humor. Having gone through the loss of my parents, I know that pain, know the grieving process.As a runner and swimmer, I know how well that training has served me in difficult times--and yet at the same time how hard it is to let go and acknowledge vulnerability when we want to focus on our strength. You do that with such sensitivity and grace!

All about ill health and step by step recovery. Not enjoyable

I like the way that Lynne Cox describes herself and her journey in her very introspective manner. Her cold water swim journey seem almost superhuman to me like she was just born to swim. I've followed her career for a long time and have always been in such awe of her. I think it's great that she shares her frailties with us.Her book was a great companion to another book I read by an open water swimmer, Mile Humphrey who humorously explains the struggle to achieve his open water goal as well as his failures in achieving them.

Amazing story of overcoming overwhelming odds, in the past her life has been about doing swims no one has ever done, against all odds, this story is about life and death, rediscovering joy and passion in life not just recovering but exceeding all expectations of the medical world. An inspiring story that we all can learn from when the pain and hardships in life overwhelm us, Lynne's story proves that there is always hope through love. Love this book ! Love Lynne, she is an encouraging angel!