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Swim Lessons: Ten Secrets for Making Any Dream Come True [Hardcover]

Nick Irons (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Book Description

June 1, 2003
"I came up with the idea, and worried about the rest later," says Swim Lessons author Nick Irons. As crazy as this may sound, it worked for Nick, and it can certainly work for you. And "the rest" is exactly what Nick figured out-what it takes to swim 1,550 miles of the mighty, muddy Mississippi River in four months to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, the disease his father has lived with for more than twenty years.

It's hard to think of a riskier, less-doable idea than that-especially when you have no idea how you'll pull it off. But he did! This book is Nick's highly entertaining story of the Swim and every pivotal lesson he learned along the way. What he shares here is not just inspiration-it is the rock-solid plan you need to make your biggest dream come true.


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Irons engages readers with an infectious enthusiasm and an endearing, homespun style. [Swim Lessons] is particularily charming. -- Library Journal, September 15, 2003

[Swim Lessons] is an entertaining and fascinating look into the mindset of a truly inspiring person. -- Triathlete Magazine, April 2004

About the Author

In 1997, Nick Irons became the second person in seventy years to swim the length of the Mississippi River, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the first to swim it with the locks and dams of its "modern" form, all in an effort to help raise awareness and funding for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease his father has lived with for twenty years. In 2000 Irons completed a 10,000-mile bike tour around the perimeter of the United States, once again to further research efforts for MS. A gifted author and speaker, Irons shows the rest of us how to make our biggest dreams come true.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 205 pages
  • Publisher: Clydesdale Press, LLC (June 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0972960600
  • ISBN-13: 978-0972960601
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Swim Lessons: Ten Secrets for Making Any Dream Come True, July 24, 2003
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This review is from: Swim Lessons: Ten Secrets for Making Any Dream Come True (Hardcover)
Swim Lessons is a great book for anyone who has ever dreamed of accomplishing a goal. It is a perfect gift for 12-year-old kids or for adults in their 80s. It is so well written that you feel you are following Nick on his journey and you have a clear understanding of the obstacles he faced.
Nick's story is exciting, his cause tugs at your heart, and his dream is realized! It is a quick read, full of great stories about his venture, and most of all, for me, a great lesson in how our dreams can come true if we follow the steps outlined in his book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons to Learn, August 13, 2003
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Kimberly Russell (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Swim Lessons: Ten Secrets for Making Any Dream Come True (Hardcover)
Swim Lessons, by Nick Irons is one of the most motivating books I've read in a long time. His fast read about his 1,550 mile swim of the Mississippi River was rejuvanating and inspirational! His easy steps to make any dream succeed are easy to use in daily life sitiuations like the work place, home life, and personal goals. Adventure, struggles, and amazing accomplishments help keep you glued to every word. His message is awarness about MS and I can't wait to help. I LOVED IT! Great job Nick!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another accomplishment for Nick Irons (and family), August 11, 2003
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Nick Irons and his amazing family have done it again! As if swimming the Mississippi River and cycling around the perimeter of the continental U.S. was not enough, they had to write a really inspiring book. Nick makes it very clear that even though he was the one doing the swimming, it would not have happened without the help of his family and friends. Swim Lessons not just catalogs Nick's big swim down the Big Muddy in an authentic voice but it also adds practical tips on accomplishing goals. Just telling the compelling story would have been too self-serving for Nick who seems to be driven to help others. The size of the goals Nick and his family have accomplished lends credibility to the advice.

I recommend this book to anyone (young or old) who would like to learn about the interesting story of the Mississippi Swim for Multiple Sclerosis, creative fundraising and public relations, or pushing yourself to realize your dreams. It's also a touching testament to the power of love and family. Congratulations Nick (and family) for producing this wonderful book and thanks for sharing your story and ideas.

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I was twelve when my dad told me he had multiple sclerosis. Read the first page
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