Swimming with the Viking of Skye: Audiobook
Swimming with the Viking of Skye is Richard Waters’s unabridged memoir about finding steadiness through cold-water swimming after his early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis and his daughter’s neurological condition. The audiobook follows his experiences in the landscapes of Skye and the role of nature in facing uncertainty.
At a glance
- Memoir about cold-water swimming as a way to cope with illness and uncertainty.
- The account centers on Rich Waters, his daughter, and guidance from Matt Rhodes, described as the ‘Viking of Skye’.
- Narrated by the author and listed as unabridged.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration gives the memoir a direct first-person presentation.
- Its 6-hour-and-7-minute runtime offers a defined listening commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Richard Waters, see all |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Richard Waters |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 7 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Aurum |
| Publication date | February 27, 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in memoirs about illness, family, resilience, and nature.
- Those looking for a first-person account that connects cold-water swimming with coping and reflection.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a swimming instruction guide or medical advice. The supplied description presents a personal memoir.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing provides aggregate ratings but no written customer-feedback summary. The ratings lean positive, with a smaller middle-star share, but they do not show what listeners praised or what prompted less favorable scores. Consider the memoir’s illness, family, and cold-water-swimming themes when deciding whether it suits your listening interests.
Frequently asked questions
What is Swimming with the Viking of Skye about?
It follows Richard Waters’s experience of cold-water swimming after being diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s and learning of his daughter’s neurological condition, with a focus on family, nature, and finding meaning.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Richard Waters as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Is it an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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