Take Me to the River Diabetes despite having been there before

despite having been there before

it's all packed inside

Recognising that the United States and China are modern naval powers - rather than sea powers - is essential to understanding current affairs

she decided to quit her job and jet off to India in search of a new beginning

This unique biography of a river marks a new kind of writing about people and place

Take Me to the River Diabetes despite having been there beforeThis is an anthology not just of wild swimming writing, but also of stories of how a jump into deep waters can change us. From gentle dips in calm waters to fights for survival in stormy seas and moments of revelation amidst the waves. Gasp at the cold with Amy Liptrot, marvel at the 19th century sea cure craze with Jane Austen, be transfixed by Iris Murdoch's monster rising from the waves, slip into the river with Mark Twain.