{"product_id":"249562510","title":"Richard Waters | SWIMMING WITH THE VIKING OF SKYE","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"display: none;\"\u003eInformation om Swimming with the Viking of Skye av Richard Waters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming with the Viking of Skye\u003c\/strong\u003e är en gripande berättelse om motståndskraft och kärlek. Du får följa Rich Waters som, trots Parkinsons sjukdom och sin dotters kamp, finner styrka i kallvatten-simning. Denna bok inspirerar till att möta livets utmaningar med mod och acceptans. Perfekt för dig som söker hopp och en djupare koppling till naturen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion quick-add-hidden\" style=\"background-color: #edeae3;\"\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"Details-collapsible_tab_1\"\u003e\u003csummary role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible_tab_1\" class=\"accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title flex\" style=\"padding: 0 2rem 0 2rem;\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title inline-richtext\" style=\"line-height: 2.5rem;\"\u003eFörlagets information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\" id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible_tab_1\" style=\"padding: 0 2rem 0 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. At the age of 41, Rich Waters received a diagnosis that sent shockwaves through his world: early-onset Parkinson's disease. But fate had more in store for him; shortly after this revelation, he learnt that his young daughter, too, was grappling with a degenerative condition. Life, o\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the age of 41, Rich Waters received a diagnosis that sent shockwaves through his world: early-onset Parkinson's disease. But fate had more in store for him; shortly after this revelation, he learnt that his young daughter, too, was grappling with a degenerative condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Life, once familiar and predictable, had been upended, and Rich was \u003cb\u003eforced to confront the fragility of existence\u003c\/b\u003e in a way he had never imagined. Yet, it was in this moment of crisis that he discovered an unyielding resolve to find purpose and meaning. But Rich chose to defy the limitations of his diagnosis. Determined to make every second count, he began a courageous journey that would lead him to the unlikeliest of places: the icy, unforgiving waters of the Isle of Skye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cold water swimming became his lifeline—a radical source of fulfilment and a wellspring of resilience. Plunging into the frigid depths, Rich found a deep connection with the natural world. The sensation of icy waters on his skin mirrored the challenges he faced in his life, and each swim was a testament to his indomitable spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guided by Matt Rhodes, The Viking of Skye, Rich discovered that the biting cold, the relentless waves, and the untamed currents were more than just physical challenges: they were a metaphor for the unpredictability of life itself. In those waters, he\u003cb\u003e learnt to surrender control\u003c\/b\u003e, to accept the ebb and flow of existence, and to find beauty in the chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming with the Viking of Skye \u003c\/i\u003eis a memoir that takes you on an inspiring journey through Rich Waters' transformation. It is a story of one man's battle against the relentless march of disease, a father's unwavering commitment to his daughter, and a\u003cb\u003e testament to the healing power of nature\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This touching memoir covers:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter one: \u003c\/b\u003eThe benefits and science behind cold water immersion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter two: \u003c\/b\u003eGlenbrittle Beach - finding for your inner Viking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter three: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Climb to Coire Lagan - reconnecting with Yourself \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter four: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Healing Pools - if you don’t learn to like yourself no one else will \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter five:\u003c\/b\u003e The Marble Pool Echo Chamber - how to stop repeating the past \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter six: \u003c\/b\u003eKilt Falls - building resilience \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter seven:\u003c\/b\u003e Torrin Pools - stepping out of your comfort zone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter eight: \u003c\/b\u003eSea cave of Flodigarry - facing your fear \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter nine: \u003c\/b\u003eSligachan River - wake up! you’ll be dead soon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through the pages of this moving memoir, you will find inspiration to confront your own challenges, a renewed appreciation for the beauty of the natural world, and a profound belief in \u003cb\u003ethe resilience of the human heart and the transformative power of courage\u003c\/b\u003e, love and the unyielding spirit that resides within us all.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion quick-add-hidden\" style=\"background-color: #edeae3;\"\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"Details-collapsible_tab_1\"\u003e\u003csummary role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible_tab_1\" class=\"accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title flex\" style=\"padding: 0 2rem 0 2rem;\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title inline-richtext\" style=\"line-height: 2.5rem;\"\u003eData om boken\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\" id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible_tab_1\" style=\"padding: 0 2rem 0 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 20px 0 20px; border: thin solid #000000;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBindning:\u003c\/b\u003e Förlagsband.\u003cb\u003eÅr:\u003c\/b\u003e Utg. 2025. \u003cb\u003eOmfång:\u003c\/b\u003e s. \u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711291898. \u003cb\u003eSpråk:\u003c\/b\u003e Engelska\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 20px 0 20px; border: thin solid #000000;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFörfattare:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=title:Richard+Waters\"\u003eRichard Waters\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitel:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=title:Swimming+with+the+Viking+of+Skye\"\u003eSwimming with the Viking of Skye\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFörlag:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=vendor:Quarto+Publishing+Group+UK\"\u003eQuarto Publishing Group UK\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Memoarer+och+biografier\"\u003eMemoarer och biografier\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtikelnr:\u003c\/b\u003e 249562510\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwimming with the Viking of Skye\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e av \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Waters\u003c\/strong\u003e hittar du under genren \u003cstrong\u003ePersonliga berättelser\u003c\/strong\u003e inom \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e i kategorin \u003cstrong\u003eBiografier \u0026amp; memoarer\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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