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This is fascinating reporting on the sport of free diving and the animals that live at the great depths of the ocean. While we might believe that the Earth‘s surface has been fully explored, we really have little knowledge of life at the ocean depths. The author references the women divers of Japan and Korea, so I highly recommend pairing The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See with this book.

So I only went to the library for a look around... And came back with 3 books... That at least were èon my to read list :) and also only blue books :)

In writing about Dad‘s ship salvage career I‘ve been reading a lot about the ocean. I loved parts of this book — a respect for the ocean and those working hard to understand life below the surface. I found some of the reporting troubling. I do love to swim but the idea of free diving (or even scuba diving) hold zero appeal to me. Still, the photos included in the book are awe inspiring.

Ostensibly a book about freediving, Deep explores not only those who dive without SCUBA gear, but also oceanography and marine life. A goodreads reviewer calls this "the perfect blend of pop science, personal narrative, and compelling reporting." #ocean #BoundTogetherJune
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Deep is one of the best books I have read so far! James Nestor takes you on an amazing exploration of the ocean and the sport of free diving. It is a must read for anyone looking to get into the sport of free diving, learn more about the ocean or learn about the incredible feats the human body is cable of.

This book was fascinating. Funny but I had to keep reminding myself to breathe during his descriptions of the dives. Watch the YouTube clip called One Breath Around the World. 🐋

#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this warm and bucolic evening: tri-color rotini with 6-cheese meat sauce, cheesy garlic bread, and sparkling lime water. MMMmmm ?! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! ???

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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this warm and pleasant night: seasoned center-cut pork cutlet, pan-fried wide egg noodles, sautéed green bean-carrot-bella mushroom stir fry, and lime sparkling water. MMMmmm ?! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! ???

Background music: Ludovico Einaudi Radio. ?

What is it about the Ocean that draws me in even at the slightest mention? As if to call me back to from where I came. Found myself holding my breath throughout this book. Excellent descriptions from the author that beautifully paint the scenes of men and women pushing the limits of freediving. Here‘s to flipping the “master switch”!

Great science!

Today‘s Audible daily deal looks interesting. And I really have a hard time resisting an audiobook that‘s less than $3. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I never knew that the "base" in base jumping is an acronym.