Secrets of a River Swimmer is the wild, adventurous story of a man who jumps into a river to escape the modern world...
"An amazing story full of heart break, full of hope, and ultimately full of inspiration.
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As Freddy gazes at the majestic river gushing past him in the depths of a Scottish winter, he's ready to jump in and end his life.
But what happens next is not what Freddy expects. From the moment he enters the river, Freddy starts a journey which is more beautiful, funny, and mysterious than he could have imagined. And through this journey Freddy's story becomes interweaved with a cast of unforgettable characters who are equally lost and in search of answers. Eventually they all unite in their quest for an answer to the biggest question of them all: will the river take them where they want to go? In the tradition of inspirational works of fiction like The Alchemist and Life of Pi, Secrets of a River Swimmer is at once a profound exploration into living with meaning and an affecting story of people on the cusp of change. |
Critic reviews of Secrets of a River Swimmer...
"This book not only held my attention throughout, wondering what would happen to Freddy next, but it also gave me things to wonder about and things to ponder. It’s magical at times, tragic at times, laugh out loud funny at times. It not only entertained me, it uplifted me. It’s hard to believe this is the author’s first book.
Kudos, Mr. Turner. I will definitely be on the lookout for you in the future. 5 stars." Long and Short Reviews
"Every once in a while, we read a book that turns our world upside down. Life of Pi taught us the power of perspective; A Man Called Ove showed us what it means to be kind; The Alchemist made us realize that we shape our own destinies. And now, Secrets of a River Swimmer has taken us on another unexpected journey and shown us how important it is to hope."
Early Bird Books
"Ultimately it’s main message is of hope. That we are all not alone in our despair. Even as Pollyanna as it may seem, finding a new purpose can make the difference of wanting to die or wanting to carry on. By finding yourself by trying to help others yet having the courage to say no when helping others betrays yourself. It’s all wrapped up in this inspiring tale of a journey down this river." Literarily Illumined
"I loved it! Reading this book helped me realize that I'm not alone in any suffering I experience and there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you just seek what it is you need to get through it." Another Day of Grace
Kudos, Mr. Turner. I will definitely be on the lookout for you in the future. 5 stars." Long and Short Reviews
"Every once in a while, we read a book that turns our world upside down. Life of Pi taught us the power of perspective; A Man Called Ove showed us what it means to be kind; The Alchemist made us realize that we shape our own destinies. And now, Secrets of a River Swimmer has taken us on another unexpected journey and shown us how important it is to hope."
Early Bird Books
"Ultimately it’s main message is of hope. That we are all not alone in our despair. Even as Pollyanna as it may seem, finding a new purpose can make the difference of wanting to die or wanting to carry on. By finding yourself by trying to help others yet having the courage to say no when helping others betrays yourself. It’s all wrapped up in this inspiring tale of a journey down this river." Literarily Illumined
"I loved it! Reading this book helped me realize that I'm not alone in any suffering I experience and there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you just seek what it is you need to get through it." Another Day of Grace