A Boy in the Water: A Memoir Audiobook (Free)

Penguin presents the audiobook release of A Youngster in the Water written and browse by Tom Gregory.

Eltham, South London. 1984: the warm fug of the swimming pool as well as the sluggish splashing of a boy learning to swim however, not yet attempting to consider his feet off underneath. Fast-forward four years. Professional photographers and family wait for the shingle beach as a guy in a shiny orange head wear and grease-smeared goggles swims the last few metres from France to England. He has been in water for twelve agonizing hours, in regards to a Boy in water: A Memoir prompted at each stroke by his trainer, John Bullet, who has turned into a second father.

This is actually the story of a remarkable friendship between a coach and a boy, and a love letter towards the intensity and freedom of childhood.

‘Written beautifully through the eye of a kid yet to enter his young adults, ‘A Boy in the Drinking water’ resonated highly taking me back to my own years as a child. A fascinating story full of innocence, accomplishment, ambition and trust.’ Ellen MacArthur

“I am absolutely in awe; a mindblowing and phenomenal feat. A Boy in the Water will challenge concepts of what is possible”. Chrissie Wellington OBE

Charming and various; a lovely, brilliant memoir. Just what a boy! What a feat! – Victoria Derbyshire