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.
I haven't seen a lot of overt racism in swimming, but maybe that's because you see so few minorities participating. Let's face it, when someone like Jeff Commings or Cullen Jones is at a meet everyone knows it, and it's not just because they are both great swimmers.
Karen,
It's a photo taken of me after I set the world record in the 50 *** at the 2006 world championships. It's one of my favorite photos taken of me in the pool, and a no-brainer for the cover.
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 do like the cover picture. :agree:
I agree. That is an interesting picture. It seems to capture multiple emotions all in one instance.
Congratulations on the book Jeff!
Congrats on the book Jeff...how are we going to get hand signed copies?
When they make the movie, remember the forumites for walk-on roles...or would that be swim-on?
www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../24155.asp
Order from there and you get a signed copy!
Using real swimmers in the movie is a great idea. For example, "Pride" suffered because no one in the movie knew how to swim fast. That was ok early in the movie when the kids were supposed to be novices, but by the end of the movie, they were supposed to have improved.
Congrats on the book Jeff...how are we going to get hand signed copies?
When they make the movie, remember the forumites for walk-on roles...or would that be swim-on?
:D
Congrats on the book Jeff...how are we going to get hand signed copies?
When they make the movie, remember the forumites for walk-on roles...or would that be swim-on?
:D
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