Move Like Water: A Story of the Sea and Its Creatures

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First, it is chalk full of marine biology facts. Not my interest. But, they were fun to learn. As I read them, I thought about the NYT Book Review and it often asks interviewed authors something they most recently learned from a book. If I were asked that question after reading this book, my response could include numerous facts about albatrosses to whales to mating of various birds or sea mammals, water conditions, and more. Beautifully written memoir about growing up on the wild coast of Wales yearning for the sea. She handles the writing about the sea and marine science itself and the beautiful descriptions of 6 species of sea creatures in thrilling ways. This book definitely expanded my interest in and enthusiasm for the ocean and her amazing creatures! I would love to read more from Ms. Stowe. That said, I did find this book informative and interesting, and Stowe's love for the ocean shines. In that way, this book is highly successful. I walked away from it with a greater admiration for the ocean than I had going in. a b 2021년 15주차 Digital Chart[2021, Week 15 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. April 4–10, 2021. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021 . Retrieved April 15, 2021. The first ocean going vessel discussed is the Valiant 40, a research vessel Stowe volunteered to assist on led by Professor Hal Whitehead, a global expert on cetaceans – whales, dolphins, porpoises. Meeting his then doctoral student Laura Feyrer inspired her career direction. Now we see the author as a strong feminist voice rising above male-dominated traditions when it comes to the sea who had to “work twice as hard for half the opportunity. You prove everything, and prove it ten times again.” Loved the irony when Stowe points out boats are named after women!

Let Hannah’s captivating prose transport you on a journey across the waves, feeling the wind and salt on your skin, and always watching out for the tantalising glimpse of a whale. You will be enthralled by her personal story, invigorated by her energy and determination, and persuaded to think deeply about the ocean, its living treasures and the human troubles they face. One of the biggest problems we have is we waste way much time on planning rather than taking action. In other words, it can also be called procrastination. We want to perfectly plan what to do five steps ahead. Instead what we really should be doing is to take the first step and then another and then another.

Go, Seung-ah (March 29, 2021). 레드벨벳 웬디, 청초한 분위기…희망 메시지 담은 '라이크 워터'[Red Velvet's Wendy, Pure and Innocent, 'Like Water' with a Message of Hope]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 9, 2021 . Retrieved April 9, 2021. For Stowe, this meant “there was a current inside me” “as natural and as essential as the act of breathing.” a b C, Ruby (April 9, 2021). "Wendy – 'Like Water' review: navigating the ebbs and flows of emotions with vocal fluidity". NME. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021 . Retrieved April 10, 2021. Associate publishing director Laura Barber acquired UK and commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, on proposal to She, The Sea from from Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates. It will publish in spring 2026.

The bottom line is if you have an interest in ocean-adjacent nature writing, this book has something for you. If you want the memoir portion to carry the water (pun intended), you might be left a little wanting. However, I've seen other reviewers respond differently, so this may have just been the specific way I connected with the material.Let Hannah’s captivating prose transport you on a journey across the waves, feeling the wind and salt on your skin, and always watching out for the tantalising glimpse of a whale. You will be enthralled by her personal story, invigorated by her energy and determination, and persuaded to think deeply about the ocean, its living treasures and the human troubles they face’ A briny love story. . . . Stowe wistfully explores the mysteries of water as she navigates the sometimes turbulent, often rousing flow of her life. Bruce Lee is the most influential martial artist in modern history. He was also voted as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century by Times Magazine. Stowe’s passion and drive toward the sea are evident in every sentence of this book. Braiding between her childhood and early adult years with deep discussions of climate change, industrial practices and the life cycles of marine life this is a fascinating and often meditative read. a b Dongre, Divyansha (April 5, 2021). "Red Velvet's Wendy Makes Dreamy Solo Debut With 'Like Water' ". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021 . Retrieved April 11, 2021.

But, what does it really mean when Bruce said to be like water. There are many different interpretations of what it means to be like water and I will try to explain some of the most popular explanations here: As a young girl, Hannah Stowe was raised at the tide’s edge on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales, falling asleep to the sweep of the lighthouse beam. Now in her midtwenties, working as a marine biologist and sailor, Stowe draws on her professional experiences sailing tens of thousands of miles in the North Sea, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Celtic Sea, and the Caribbean to explore the human relationship with wild waters. Why is it, she asks, that she and so many others have been drawn to life at sea—and what might the water around us be able to teach us?The slow pace ebbs and flows with illustrations and short poems, creating a pace that feels like the reader is out on water, constantly moving, even when standing still. Sometimes the narrative is gentle and supportive, other times it is driving, passionate and even a little frightening. Gong, Mi-na (April 11, 2021). '인기가요' 웬디, 천상의 목소리로 성공적 솔로 데뷔[Wendy Made a Successful Solo Debut on 'Inkigayo' with Her Heavenly Voice]. StarNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021 . Retrieved April 12, 2021. Jung, Da-yeol (April 2021). Like Water 리뷰[Like Water Review]. IZM (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 21, 2021 . Retrieved June 2, 2021. Moon, Wan-sik (March 29, 2021). 레드벨벳 웬디, 더블 타이틀 곡 'Like Water' 청아한 매력 예고..기대 UP'[Red Velvet Wendy's Double Title Song 'Like Water' is a Preview of Pure Charm, Expectations UP']. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 29, 2021 . Retrieved April 9, 2021– via Naver. Stowe’s captivating journey continues to enlighten and carry us to other sea creatures, such as the Wandering Albatross, a “bird of legend” known for the “mastery of its force” flying through fierce winds, requiring both parents to switch turns to care for their young.