“I have read and enjoyed Cyndi Starr’s book, The Imperfect Swimmer. She is a fresh voice, speaking without any pretensions. Her passion for swimming competing and coaching, radiates off every page. She describes the health issues which side tracked her very promising swimming career. And then she goes on to write about the pleasure and pain of coaching. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike will enjoy this honest and heartfelt account of one woman’s courageous journey.”- Penelope Gunning“Cyndi’s extensive experience in swimming makes this book an invaluable asset to anyone pursuing a career in swimming coaching. The Imperfect Swimmer provides behind the scenes insights into the world of swimming coaching. In addition, Cyndi gives the reader a view of her life experiences and how swimming has shaped her as a person. The book also provides inspiration for those who have had to conquer both physical disabilities and mental health issues in achieving their goals and dreams.”- Susan SteynAuthor the authorCyndi Starr Strydom, is a swimmer and a coach who lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her book tells the story about her life as a competitive swimmer, from racing in the fast lane, to becoming the imperfect swimmer who is talented, yet held back, because of medical reasons. She now lives by the motto, that you have one life, swim it! There is more to swimming, when you walk away from the competitive world and truly enjoy what swimming has to offer.“Life begins after a coffee and a swim”