The Swim, Shelley Review – The Book Review Crew

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Swimming
Janet Hoggart

Date of publication: May 7, 2025
Boldwood Books
400 pages
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Genre: General Fiction Female fiction

It was such an inspiring and encouraging story that follows a woman named Cordelia as she trains to swim the English channel. But it’s not just a story of swimming itself, it’s a study of a woman’s life and is filled with humor, sadness and hope.

Our leading lady was so relaxing and inspiring. Like many of us, she spent her life, feeling that she was never good enough. It has the habit of leaving things canceled so that “swimming” becomes something like a symbol of overcoming these past failures. Can she prove to herself and those around her that she can achieve something important?

Hoggart An expert weave Cordelia’s gift with lightning from her past. We see the most important aspects of her life and what made her who she was and why. We get everything from old friendships, obstacles to employment and unsuccessful relationships. The way the story is written allows the reader to understand all the luggage that Cordelia wears and why “swimming” is so important to her.

Moving, fun and complicated, “swimming” is more than a story of self -esteem or overcoming challenges; It is about believing in yourself, doing things that scare you and personal growth. Swimming is an unforgettable reading that left me to hope and inspired.

It was such an inspiring and encouraging story that follows a woman named Cordelia as she trains to swim the English channel. But it’s not just a story of swimming itself, it’s a study of a woman’s life and is filled with humor, sadness and hope.

Our leading lady was so relaxing and inspiring. Like many of us, she spent her life, feeling that she was never good enough. It has the habit of leaving things canceled so that “swimming” becomes something like a symbol of overcoming these past failures. Can she prove to herself and those around her that she can achieve something important?

Hoggart An expert weave Cordelia’s gift with lightning from her past. We see the most important aspects of her life and what made her who she was and why. We get everything from old friendships, obstacles to employment and unsuccessful relationships. The way the story is written allows the reader to understand all the luggage that Cordelia wears and why “swimming” is so important to her.

Moving, fun and complicated, “swimming” is more than a story of self -esteem or overcoming challenges; It is about believing in yourself, doing things that scare you and personal growth. Swimming is an unforgettable reading that left me to hope and inspired.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Rainbow Publisher.

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