Description: Unsinkable by Alan Corcoran From the multi-award-winning author of Marathon Man comes Unsinkable. A unique memoir about grief, swimming the length of Ireland, and raising 30,000 for charity. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description FROM THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR of MARATHON MAN"BEST INDIE BOOKS OF 2023"Kirkus Reviews (awarded Starred Review)LoveReading (awarded Star Book)UNSINKABLE is an inspirational, humorous, and heart-wrenching tale of persevering after facing lifes most difficult realities. Weeks after a joy-filled footballing trip around France, joined by family and friends, Alan Corcoran learned his dad, Milo, had stage four cancer. Just days later, Milo died. Grief-stricken, twenty-five-year-old Alan decided to raise money for charity by attempting a 500-kilometre length-of-Ireland sea swim (fifteen times the distance of the English Channel) from the Giants Causeway on the north coast to County Waterford on the south coast. Corcoran takes to the pool and prepares in solitude. Eight months later, he dives into the coldest deep end to begin his open-water swimming adventure. Will he sink or swim... Author Biography Alan Corcoran is a charity fundraising Irish adventure athlete. Competing as an Irish international track and field athlete as a juvenile, he switched to ultra-endurance at the age of twenty, when his dad, Milo, suffered a stroke. Alan has since fundraised 45,000 for stroke and cancer charities through his resilience challenges. He became the first to run a lap of Ireland - 35 marathons in 35 consecutive days - and the first to swim the length of Ireland - a 500-kilometre sea swim. Corcoran has written a multi-award-winning book (Marathon Man) and directed a feature-length documentary film (Unsinkable) about these two challenges. Review Hilarious, inspiring, moving, and utterly madcapAnna Deacon and Vicky Allan, authors of The Art of Wild Swimming seriesRecommendedIrish TimesEpicIrish Independent...infectious enthusiasm, honesty, and considerable storytelling skills - the dialogue and pacing are especially top-notch...full of warmth and wit...A very enjoyable, inspiring, and emotional readLoveReading (awarded Star Book)...fast-paced and exhilarating...a true journey of the heart, inspired by familial love, grief, and a dedication to pushing his mind and body to their limits...Corcorans writing talents are similarly impressive - particularly his keen eye for natural details...the memoir not only details the athleticism necessary to accomplish his ambitious goals, but also defines Corcorans endeavours as affecting, determined efforts to work through grief and to channel his anger and negativity surrounding the loss of his father into a physical challenge...A bold, uplifting testament to the tenacity of the human spiritKirkus Reviews (awarded Starred Review)Well-written, passionate, and movingBelfast TelegraphA touching, heart-warming, and inspiring story of the indomitable spirit of manProfessor Greg Whyte OBE, Olympian, Professor of Sport & Exercise Science, author of Achieve the ImpossibleAs Irish adventures go, this must be one of the most extraordinary and difficult to date. Unsinkable is an astounding story, brilliantly told with a unique voiceSean Conway, author of Hell and High WaterA fascinating insight of a determined novice swimmer taking on the ferocious extremes of the Irish SeaDr Heather Massey, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Health, and Exercise Science and an English Channel swimmerAn empowering and inspirational story of the human spirit, grit, and determinationJordan Wylie MBE, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Power of the PaddleUnsinkable is about much more than swimming. Its about life and death, love and friendship, and grief and survival. Its about how whimsical ideas can turn into inspiring trials of endurance, courage, and resolveOutdoor Swimmer MagazineAlan turns grief into greatnessSwimSwam MagazineFive out of five. A must-read...a great adventure book for everyone looking for something inspiringReedsy...captivating...Unsinkable describes the tragedy and teamwork behind his challenge in a sincere, comprehensive, and colourful way...Unsinkable will grab your attention and, like a vortex, wont let you go until the final pages. Alans efforts are sure to inspire readersWorld Open Water Swimming AssociationCompelling...Corcorans vivid descriptions and storytelling immerse readers in his journey...filled with inspiration, humorous moments, and emotional highs and lows....this memoir goes deeper than just making a swim...gripping...will touch the heart of all that pick this book and encourage them to fulfil their dreamsLiterary Titan (awarded Gold Award)An extraordinary account of determination and tenacity...a hugely enjoyable romp of an adventure through the treacherous waters of the Irish Sea. As Marathon Man was, Unsinkable is a beacon of inspirationThe World of Nonfiction Books (bo Details ISBN1838365044 Author Alan Corcoran Pages 316 Publisher Tivoli Publishing House Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781838365042 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-08-17 Imprint Tivoli Publishing House Subtitle Cancer, Five Boats, and my 710-Kilometre Sea Swim Country of Publication Ireland Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159783872;
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