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| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472152015 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472152018 |
| Book Subtitle | Freediving, Death, And The Quest To Shatter Human Limits |
| Book Description | One Breath is a gripping and powerful exploration of the strange and fascinating sport of freediving, and of the tragic, untimely death of America's greatest freediver Competitive freediving-a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single breath-tests the limits of human ability in the most hostile environment on earth. The unique and eclectic breed of individuals who freedive at the highest level regularly dive hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface, reaching such depths that their organs compress, light disappears, and one mistake could kill them. Even among freedivers, few have ever gone as deep as Nicholas Mevoli. A handsome young American with an unmatched talent for the sport, Nick was among freediving's brightest stars. He was also an extraordinary individual, one who rebelled against the vapid and commoditized society around him by relentlessly questing for something more meaningful and authentic, whatever the risks. So when Nick Mevoli arrived at Vertical Blue in 2013, the world's premier freediving competition, he was widely expected to challenge records and continue his meteoric rise to stardom. Instead, before the end of that fateful competition Nick Mevoli had died, a victim of the sport that had made him a star, and the very future of free diving was called into question. With unparalleled access and masterfully crafted prose, One Breath tells his unforgettable story, and of the sport which shaped and ultimately destroyed him. |
| Editorial Review | It is a haunting tale...one imagines Nick Mevoli, young and beautiful--an undersea Icarus falling from the sun, away from friends, family and life. |
| About the Author | Adam Skolnick has written for the New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC.c, Salon, Men's Health, Wired, and Travel + Leisure, among others. As an international journalist, he has visited 45 countries and authored or co-authored 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Adam Skolnick |
| Publication Date | 28 May 2019 |
| Number of Pages | 336 |
One Breath Paperback English by Adam Skolnick - 28 May 2019
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