When Kathryn moved from Napa Valley to San Francisco in 1991 for cold-water training in the frigid waters of the Bay, she changed her name to Kate. Out came this fun-loving personality that had been suppressed deep inside her. As she approached her goal of swimming the English Channel, she realized the transformation of her inner psyche and learned to cherish her own buoyancy. Kate's book is a frank and inspiring chronicle of personal experience and personal growth, offering comfort, encouragement and perspective to fellow travelers on their own journey toward acceptance, fulfillment, and joy. Follow Kate from the vineyards of California, to the coast of France, and back again to her hometown, where the dutiful Kathryn reemerges. Will Kathryn and Kate be able to navigate the shoals of life together?
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First-time author Kate Cronin Haslach grew up determined to find her personal bit of heaven on earth. The same grit and passion that made her a competitive swimmer for Oregon State University, a Masters Swimmer who ultimately tackled the swimmer's Everest, the English Channel, in one solo attempt and two relays, also propelled her into a series of bold and creative endeavors on land. FAT CHICKS FLOAT WELL is Kate's autobiographical account of her personal journey to date, and the life-affirming lessons she hopes will inspire her readers to live with confidence and joy. Kate lives with her husband and two children in Portland, Oregon.
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