{"product_id":"toes-in-the-water-stories-of-lives-changed-by-wild-swimming-9781839811883","title":"Toes In The Water: Stories of lives changed by wild swimming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eToes in the Water explores the life-affirming and healing power of wild swimming, featuring insights from a wide range of swimmers and the community around it. The book highlights the mental and physical health benefits of swimming in nature and the connection swimmers feel with the natural world. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vertebrate Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy do we immerse ourselves in the water? Toes in the Water, compiled and edited by Rachel Jones, delves into the transformative and rejuvenating effects of wild swimming. Through insights from a diverse range of swimmers, the book explores the vibrant community surrounding wild swimming, intricately intertwined with the mental and physical health benefits derived by swimmers. The featured swimmers share their profound connection with the natural world, highlighting how this connection can positively impact the environment surrounding them. Packed with inspiring stories, Toes in the Water is a book that has the potential to profoundly impact your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe featured swimmers encompass open-water coach and year-round outdoor swimmer Ella Foote, who shares how the swimming community has provided her with support, honed her outdoor skills, and instilled confidence in her. Meanwhile, Beth Pearson, co-director of the Outdoor Swimming Society, delves into the motivations behind establishing a wild swimming community and its evolution. Yorkshire-based wild swimming guide Les Peebles reflects on the healing and joy he experiences in the water, as well as his passion for helping others discover the joys of wild swimming. Lindsey Cole, a mermaid, adventurer, and environmental campaigner, utilizes storytelling and activism to raise awareness about river pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 234 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781839811883\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44770930327802,"sku":"9781839811883","price":11.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699639413301_book.jpg?v=1699978053","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/toes-in-the-water-stories-of-lives-changed-by-wild-swimming-9781839811883","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}