tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6595282753072988453..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Book Review: Find A Way by Diana NyadWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75154823387089632582016-04-02T19:30:41.805-05:002016-04-02T19:30:41.805-05:00I agree with you about the length...for me, readin...I agree with you about the length...for me, reading about her swims in such detail was a little tedious! But overall, a great read!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50233065922691935482016-04-02T18:36:08.005-05:002016-04-02T18:36:08.005-05:00Great review! I finally finished the book about a ...Great review! I finally finished the book about a week ago. I loved her story and her passion too. I thought the book was a little too long for my take but I liked it nonetheless. (I will likely skip writing a review this time around but I will jump in soon!)Running with Rhynohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563847405192888759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64605766536663121782016-03-26T17:48:57.168-05:002016-03-26T17:48:57.168-05:00Heck, I can't even get through one hour of poo...Heck, I can't even get through one hour of pool running without music! She's a tough cookie.<br /><br />I have Amazon Prime, so I'll see if I can watch The Other Shore. Thanks for sharing and for playing along!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75069810402396111752016-03-26T16:07:31.979-05:002016-03-26T16:07:31.979-05:00I have just finished the book for the second time....I have just finished the book for the second time. I found it fascinating how Diana used song lyrics and counting sequences to get her though literally HOURS of swimming. And the sensory deprivation! She embodies not only physical toughness but also mental toughness! I wanted to pass along that the movie her nephew shot and produced, "The Other Shore" is available on Amazon streaming. You can rent it for 30 days for a nominal fee. It is excellent! Live footage of all the attempts, the struggle, Diana's daily life, and the ultimate landing on Key West. I plan to watch it before my next marathon to inspire myself to never, ever give-up!!! Thanks for hosting this book club! I love all the books you have done so far!Judith Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36280664815632468542016-03-22T08:31:29.954-05:002016-03-22T08:31:29.954-05:00Yep, that would have been enough for me to find a ...Yep, that would have been enough for me to find a way out of the water for good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65987832923989604002016-03-22T05:54:23.287-05:002016-03-22T05:54:23.287-05:00The first description of those darn jellyfish was ...The first description of those darn jellyfish was harrowing! Good choice for next month as we all get ready for spring races. :)LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57526897381325087722016-03-21T20:24:39.256-05:002016-03-21T20:24:39.256-05:00I can't imagine that whole jellyfish thing! Th...I can't imagine that whole jellyfish thing! That would have stopped me at attempt #1...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6471296144557923092016-03-21T09:53:18.147-05:002016-03-21T09:53:18.147-05:00I got way behind with my reading :(. Read the part...I got way behind with my reading :(. Read the part about the jellyfish and how that affected her badly. Can't imagine being in the water for a very long time! She's definitely an inspiration and need to try to finish the book soon. Thanks for a great review.Elaine @myrunexperimenthttp://myrunexperiment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83835305905185623932016-03-20T19:36:13.097-05:002016-03-20T19:36:13.097-05:00Did you know she's in Cuba with President Obam...Did you know she's in Cuba with President Obama? He asked her to come, told her that her swim was instrumental in improving relations! How awesome is that?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61147202167806974392016-03-20T19:35:29.207-05:002016-03-20T19:35:29.207-05:00I loved that part about reaching her goal at 62 pr...I loved that part about reaching her goal at 62 probably the most. I hear from a lot of people about my age and that I need to "slow down". Says who?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18162267647737998412016-03-20T19:34:26.503-05:002016-03-20T19:34:26.503-05:00It was so motivating. Today when I rode my bike, I...It was so motivating. Today when I rode my bike, I kept thinking about her 16 hour training swims!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78803695599989648712016-03-20T19:33:35.712-05:002016-03-20T19:33:35.712-05:00Well, you can jump in at any time! You can link up...Well, you can jump in at any time! You can link up any fitness related book. I'm so glad you stopped by to check it out! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36434362295949782462016-03-20T14:35:54.977-05:002016-03-20T14:35:54.977-05:00I have been meaning to pick this book up for the p...I have been meaning to pick this book up for the past few weeks. She is such an amazing and ageless role model!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87693651384220710272016-03-20T10:54:20.616-05:002016-03-20T10:54:20.616-05:00This sounds like a great book! That is so impress...This sounds like a great book! That is so impressive that she didn't reach her goal until her 60s and she didn't give up that while time. This one is added to my to-read list.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8639771214330391782016-03-19T15:23:42.089-05:002016-03-19T15:23:42.089-05:00This sounds amazing! Going on my "to read&quo...This sounds amazing! Going on my "to read" list!Carmyhttp://www.carmyy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18800510212435014152016-03-19T09:50:14.867-05:002016-03-19T09:50:14.867-05:00Your review marks the second time in as many weeks...Your review marks the second time in as many weeks this book has come across my radar. Obviously the universe wants me to read it! I've put it in my queue, so thanks!<br />I'm interested to see how she describes her swim workouts. I don't swim a lot, just enough for sprint triathlon, but maybe a novice swimmer's take will be different?<br />I just started reading your blog, so I didn't know you had a book club. This is exciting, but now I feel like I'm behind because I want to read the previous one, haha.Laurahttp://www.tryandtriagain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79393002514594751072016-03-19T06:19:42.715-05:002016-03-19T06:19:42.715-05:00Seriously jealous that you got to hear her speak!Seriously jealous that you got to hear her speak!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68242070337862180322016-03-19T06:19:19.701-05:002016-03-19T06:19:19.701-05:00Truly amazing, in my book.Truly amazing, in my book.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5577240150217780482016-03-19T06:18:49.391-05:002016-03-19T06:18:49.391-05:00I think this presentation was just perfect!I think this presentation was just perfect!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52511974236730162472016-03-19T06:18:03.662-05:002016-03-19T06:18:03.662-05:00Let me know what you think!Let me know what you think!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12768860393589936292016-03-19T06:16:19.216-05:002016-03-19T06:16:19.216-05:00Since I'm struggling with some injuries, the t...Since I'm struggling with some injuries, the timing was really good for me to read this one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10325684703048007842016-03-19T06:15:21.618-05:002016-03-19T06:15:21.618-05:00Absolutely! And that's why I picked this one.Absolutely! And that's why I picked this one.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32475437998939456712016-03-19T06:14:46.317-05:002016-03-19T06:14:46.317-05:00There were so many good quotes that I couldn't...There were so many good quotes that I couldn't include them all in my post! I hope you like the book!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56449063882579980242016-03-19T06:13:46.150-05:002016-03-19T06:13:46.150-05:00The swimming details weren't as much about str...The swimming details weren't as much about strokes and specifics as they were about her struggles and thoughts. But there was a lot of swimming in this book!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44593151413777361812016-03-19T06:11:03.787-05:002016-03-19T06:11:03.787-05:00Even if you are not a swimmer, there's so much...Even if you are not a swimmer, there's so much inspiration here!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com