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Publisher : Edge of Sports; Illustrated edition (April 5, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 300 pages
ISBN-10 : 1617754447
ISBN-13 : 49
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #273 in Olympic Games #321 in Swimming (Books) #5,408 in Sports Biographies (Books)
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Top Amazon Reviews
Heard about this book on Rich Roll's podcast (he wrote a great book, Finding Ultra) and was intrigued given Ervin's return to the Rio Olympics. It goes from Anthony's first person narrative to the co-author and friend's Constantine's view/almost interview questions. More an introspective into Anthony's intellectual and spiritual journey through life (and sometimes v off the beaten path!) than a typical athletic memoir, it's amazing that he made it to Rio gold, let alone is still alive!! Surprised I highlighted quite a lot of passages - but appreciate his vulnerability and honesty putting his story out there in the world. Be forewarned, some parts are graphic and may not be suitable for a younger audience. Don't need to be a swimmer to appreciate it (but you'll love and be inspired by the race/training references if you are). And if you went to Cal, you'll love the old stomping ground references. Would love a follow-up post Rio and pre-Tokyo book. Go Bears!!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016 by Chrissy R.
Anthony does a great job of telling the swimmer's story without over-telling it. It's a biography, he covers his childhood up to the 2012 Olympics. The book is half written by him in the 1st person and half written by another author in the 3rd person. It's a much more intellectual storytelling experience than other swim books I've seen, which romanticize the sport (not a bad thing) or focus on the emotional ride. He asks some really good questions throughout. The book also covers what's going through his mind from a very normal childhood (angsty kid) to wandering young adult (sex, drugs, rock and roll life). I found myself surprised how often I highlighted his reflections, hoping to learn from his lessons with his parents, peers and his own mind (he lived with depression at different times). This book somehow made me excited to swim again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016 by Matthew S. Behnke
I really liked the book, as it was an entertaining document. It teaches the lesson that is okay to be different, and the journey of life is a never ending learning experience.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016 by BW
As a swimmer my review might be slightly biased because I can relate to so much of the book, but even for the non swimmer this is a fantastic read. This book is unlike any other athlete biography I've ever read. Its incredibly raw and honest, following Anthony from childhood through his highs and lows. The author does a great job narrating while letting Anthony's voice and story shine. I found it inspiring, especially reading it a couple months before the Olympics. It made me feel like I knew him and what brought him to that moment winning gold. Don't hesitate, buy it, download it, share it with friends cause its a great book and a staple in my library now
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016 by S
This was an interesting read. I liked that he was pretty honest about his life. This is definitely not for young teens. I originally bought it to share with a grand-daughter but after I read it decided that some of the subjects were a little to adult.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018 by Be Real
Ervin gives an earnest account of his life, his inner battle, and how he feels about the social perception around an elite athlete. I was shocked at first, because he defies every image I have had for an elite swimmer. But then I come to understand, everyone is not what he appears to be - you never know what someone is going through. And Markides, I love it when he complements the text by adding cheeky footnotes :) This is the first book I read which interleaves first-person narratives (by Ervin) with commentaries (by Markides), and I find it engaging to read.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018 by Chan Kok Seng
Chasing Water is a must-read. Anthony's candor is truly refreshing, genuine, and inspiring. Glad I chose to read this after watching his stellar performance in Rio because the media coverage of him didn't do him justice. I don't normally read sports memoirs, but his backstory and "bad boy" reputation really piqued my interest. Really well-written, especially with the tag-team style of the two writers, but I found myself wanting to see more of Anthony's personal recollections.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016 by iheartcats
The story dragged a little but was quite interesting
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017 by Karen Bryce