That Guy mentioned it in another thread, but I thought this deserved a thread of its own. Also I know Jeff won't come on here and promote his own book, so someone else has to!
Here's a link to the announcement on the Swimming World website:
www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../24155.asp
Congrats, Jeff! I look forward to reading the book.
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I am looking forward to reading this. I disagree with Jeff's premise: I have always thought that swimming culture was more racist than homophobic. I am actively involved in the civil rights of gay people (if you ever want to get involved in that go to Lamda Legal) which I guess is my way of saying that I am basing my feelings on more than just an impression.
I also think that swimmers on the whole are much more progressive than other sports in regard to racism and homophobia. My somewhat bizarre theory is that swimming causes one to be reflective (what else is there to do while you are swimming!) which leads to more social awareness.
I am looking forward to reading this. I disagree with Jeff's premise: I have always thought that swimming culture was more racist than homophobic. I am actively involved in the civil rights of gay people (if you ever want to get involved in that go to Lamda Legal) which I guess is my way of saying that I am basing my feelings on more than just an impression.
I also think that swimmers on the whole are much more progressive than other sports in regard to racism and homophobia. My somewhat bizarre theory is that swimming causes one to be reflective (what else is there to do while you are swimming!) which leads to more social awareness.
