Find a Way

“Life-affirming… . A story about refusing to accept, or be defined by, defeat.” —The New York Times Book Review“An inspiration.” —The Wall Street Journal“Reads like a gripping thriller.” —People“Outstanding… . A masterful memoir and powerful demonstration of what’s possible when you don’t give up your dream.” —The Christian Science Monitor“What makes Nyad’s story so remarkable, beyond the harrowing trials she faced at sea—unpredictable currents and weather, deadly sea animals—is the strength of a resolve that would not admit defeat and knew no boundaries. ‘Whatever your Other Shore is,’ she writes, ‘whatever you must do … you will find a way.’ Inspiring reading for anyone who has ever dared to dream the impossible.” —Kirkus Reviews“Fascinating… . Nyad’s writing is clear and direct, with her grit and determination finally finding a way.” —The Seattle Times “Astonishing… . Her message to readers is that anyone who has a dream and perseveres can also be successful.” —Houston Chronicle  “Exciting… . A life-affirming story.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Nyad fiercely owns this story… . [She] also envelops those friends, family, and colleagues who helped her along the way, and any readers who would take heart from it.” —Booklist (starred review) “A fascinating glimpse into her life as a talented and fiercely determined athlete… . [A] moving account.” —Library Journal

For her maverick open-water performance of the 1970s, Diana Nyad was known as the world’s greatest long-distance swimmer. For the next thirty years, Nyad was a prominent sports broadcaster and journalist, filing compelling stories for National Public Radio, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and others. She is a national fitness icon, has written three other books, is a talented linguist, and is one of today’s most powerful and engaging public speakers.