The Swimmers

In this National Bestseller and Carnegie Medal for Excellence winner, the award-winning author explores the poignant connection between a mother, Alice, grappling with dementia, and her estranged daughter. Set against the backdrop of an aquatic center, the narrative begins as a collection of swimmers navigating their routines but evolves into a profound story about love, memory, and loss. As a crack appears in the pool, it symbolizes the unraveling of Alice's world, leading her daughter to confront the chaos of their lives and the haunting memories of Alice's past.