Staying With It: On Becoming an Athlete (Athletic Classics of John Jerome) [Paperback]

John Jerome (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999 | Series: Athletic Classics of John Jerome

A funny and scientific account of the author's attempt to become a nationally-ranked swimmer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Breakaway Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891369024
• ISBN-13: 978-1891369025
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,337,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what a book !!, April 18, 2001

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This review is from: Staying With It: On Becoming an Athlete (Athletic Classics of John Jerome) (Paperback)

Well, I bought two books. The other one is about a guy who is trying to be a cross country skier. I am glad that I read the other one first otherwise if I read John's book first the other one will be super boring. This book is not just about how he becomes a swimmer but rather how people should deal with the inevitable - aging. I enjoy his writing so much that i bought 3 more of his books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, especially for the budding, mid-life athlete., March 28, 1999

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This review is from: Staying With It: On Becoming an Athlete (Athletic Classics of John Jerome) (Paperback)

I read this book after a suggestion in Phil Whitten's book on swimming. It was hard to find, but very inspirational to me as I was getting heavily into serious swimming and athletics at 48, the same age as the author was when he got back into swimming. His adventures are thoughtfully described and his experience easy to identify with. The book got me interested in Jerome's other works, which are also very involving.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What it is all about!, April 28, 1999

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This review is from: Staying With It: On Becoming an Athlete (Athletic Classics of John Jerome) (Paperback)

I was a swimmer throughout my younger years. It seems that only swimmers can understand why and how swimmers do what they do.... John Jerome, in his own style and grace, creates a book that really hits home. Super for: teenage swimmers, coaches and parents of swimmers.