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Growing Old, Going Cold: Notes on Swimming, Aging, and Finishing Last

Penned By Kathleen McDonnell
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Growing Old, Going Cold: Notes on Swimming, Aging, and Finishing Last

Penned By Kathleen McDonnell
4.85 51,135 Ratings
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As she aged, Kathleen McDonnell discovered her secret superpower: swimming in cold water.What is it about freezing cold water that draws people in? Throughout history, humans have gravitated to cold water swimming and celebrated its healing properties, calling it the secret to good health and serenity. Today, cold water swimmers gather in groups from Galway to Georgian Bay to jump into frigid waters for fun, competition, and even as a form of activism and protest.Kathleen started swimming in Lake Ontario, infamous for its chilly depths, because it was close to home. As time went on she began to rely on a daily dip, even breaking through winter ice to raise her spirits and refresh her body. In this wide-ranging memoir, McDonnell shares her love of cold water swimming and the lessons she has learned from a slow and steady commitment to the waves.

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Length 224 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Second Story Press
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Identifier (ISBN) 61080373
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Kathleen McDonnell writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Kathleen McDonnell lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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