Learning to swim as an adult can be scary, especially if you have always been nervous around water. Other people might look at home in a pool, but you are afraid you will lose control, you will put your face in the water, you will be judged for starting late. But you can learn to swim at any age and you don't have to overcome your fear overnight.
The Shallow End provides a practical and encouraging way to build your confidence in the water, one small step at a time. Learn to understand your fears, get used to shallow water, practice breathing, develop floating skills and work up to swimming independently. If you are patient, have realistic expectations and look to progress steadily, you can learn at a comfortable pace.
If you haven't swum in years, or are just looking to try something new now, this book reminds you that courage is not the absence of fear. That is giving yourself the opportunity to start, to celebrate small wins and to find out what you are capable of.
