"Poet, memoirist, and nature writer Atkin reflects on a year of swimming in the English Lake District, elucidating in lyrical prose both the physical experience of moving through water and the month-by-month changes in flora and fauna. A poetic celebration of nature." Kirkus "Part memoir, part nature journal, and part exercise record, this is a gentle reminder of humanity's connection to nature and the urge to bathe, sometimes literally, in its magnificent offerings.This book will reconnect readers with nature and encourage them to experience an occasional baptism in the bodies of water around them." Library Journal Praise for Polly Atkin: Winner: Lakeland Book of the Year 2024 ( Some of Us Just Fall ) Longlist: Wainwright Prize (Nature Writing) 2024 and 2025 "Beautifully written and densely observant. There is much food for thought in this wonderful and wholly original book." Mail on Sunday on The Company of Owls "This touching, gentle offering shows that, given a humble heart and willingness to stand still in Nature and look and listen, you can get closer to owls than you'd imagine." Country Life on The Company of Owls "A timely, lyrical and insightful exploration of the stories we tell about our bodies and how they influence our lives and sense of belonging.

It made me yearn to revisit the Lake District and Grasmere . because her descriptions of her daily walks and swims were so beautiful. Perfect for fans of Sinéad Gleeson, Amy Liptrot and Olivia Laing." Jack Clark, The Times on Some of Us Just Fall "With a poet's insight and a deep understanding of place, Atkin pulls us again and again to witness . I was immersed." Katie Hale on Some of Us Just Fall.