A Boy in the Water
A Boy in the Water by Tom Gregory, published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 6, 2019, is a poignant narrative that chronicles the journey of a determined boy and his visionary coach. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in Eltham, South London, beginning in 1984, where a young boy learns to swim, ultimately culminating in his record-breaking Channel swim after twelve grueling hours in the water.
Readers will discover the remarkable friendship between the boy and his coach, John Bullet, who plays a pivotal role in his journey. The narrative explores themes of determination and the freedom of childhood, set against the backdrop of water sports and swimming. This personal memoir not only highlights the challenges faced during the swim but also reflects on the emotional bond that develops through coaching and support.
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**Winner of the William Hill 2018 Sports Book of the Year Award**
A Sunday Times Book of the Year and Telegraph Best Book of 2018
‘Extraordinary’ Clare Balding
The poignant, life-affirming story of a determined boy, a visionary coach, and how the dream of a record-breaking Channel swim became reality
Eltham, South London. 1984: the hot fug of the swimming pool and the slow splashing of a boy learning to swim but not yet wanting to take his foot off the bottom. Fast-forward four years. Photographers and family wait on the shingle beach as a boy in a bright orange hat and grease-smeared goggles swims the last few metres from France to England. He has been in the water for twelve agonizing hours, encouraged at each stroke by his coach, John Bullet, who has become a second father.
This is the story of a remarkable friendship between a coach and a boy, and a love letter to the intensity and freedom of childhood.
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