{"product_id":"swimming-with-the-viking-of-skye-a-true-story-of-overcoming-fear-and-finding-hope-for-the-future-9780711291898","title":"Swimming with the Viking of Skye: A True Story of Overcoming Fear and Finding Hope for the Future","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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 learned that his young daughter, too, was grappling with a degenerative condition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLife, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCold 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGuided 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 learned to surrender control\u003c\/b\u003e, to accept the ebb and flow of existence, and to find beauty in the chaos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis touching memoir covers: \u003cbr\u003e \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\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aurum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711291898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.40w x 1.10d","brand":"Richard Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45351314456757,"sku":"9780711291898","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d0068982-c300-4aeb-81fb-d7906bad706a.jpg?v=1746540966","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/swimming-with-the-viking-of-skye-a-true-story-of-overcoming-fear-and-finding-hope-for-the-future-9780711291898","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}