Swimming Lessons by Penelope Niven – Life Lessons from the Pool Memoir

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📘 What It's About:

At age 44, author and biographer Penelope Niven decided to challenge herself by learning how to swim. What began as a physical pursuit evolved into a profound metaphor for personal growth. In this memoir, each swimming skillfrom floating to the backstroke, treading water, and divingis woven with life lessons. Discover how entering the pool reflects facing new beginnings and how breathing technique mirrors patience and timing in life

Nivens narrative blends personal storiesfrom growing up in small-town North Carolina, to parenting, divorce, and pursuing writing later in life. She also includes writing prompts at the end of each chapter for reflection and creative exploration

Perfect For:

Anyone facing life transition or seeking personal inspiration
Fans of reflective memoirs and creative selfgrowth books
Readers interested in Southern charm, humor, and gentle wisdom
Book clubs and creative writing groups (includes writing prompts)

Praise for the book:

Niven writes with a clear, lyrical voice. The New York Times Book Review

Swimming Lessons, Penelope Niven, memoir, life lessons, personal growth, inspiration, overcoming fear, swimming metaphor, writing prompts, emotional wellness, adult learning, Southern memoir

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