This is a Non-Fiction Book about Competitive Swimming. I have to say I really enjoyed most of this book, but there was parts of this book that I found boring. Honestly, I am just starting to really read non-fiction books. I think being a non-fiction book I really like it. Since, I have been staying home a lot because of covid-19 I have been watching Competitive swimming on youtube, and that is why I requested this book. I have to say I enjoyed learning more about the swimmers that I watched on TV. I think if you like watching competitive swimming or into it then you will enjoy this book. I do feel this book is well written, and it cover may different things that has happen to competitive swimming over the years. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers) or author (John Lohn) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Below the Surface is a very well written history of competitive swimming. There are sections discussing legends (5 men and 5 women), historic moments, rivalries, controversies, upsets, and a few other topics which round out a pretty great book. Any fan of swimming will enjoy this comprehensive book on the sport.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an eARC of this book in return for an honest review.

I received an advance copy of, Below the Surface, by John Lohn. I really liked this book, I learned a lot of new things about swimming. Its a great book for fans of swimming, and swimmers alike.