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Here's the paradox: your body becomes steadily more troublesome just at that point when the world which you are soon to leave becomes sweeter more poignant more beautiful more desirable...The ponds of Hampstead Heath are small oases; fragments of wild nature nestled in the heart of north-west London. For the best part of his life Al Alvarez - poet critic novelist rock-climber and poker player - has swum in them almost daily. An athlete in his youth Alvarez now in his eighties chronicles what it is to grow old with humour and fierce honesty - from his relentlessly nagging ankle which makes daily life a struggle to infuriating bureaucratic battles with the council to keep his disabled person's Blue Badge the devastating effects of a stroke and the salvation he finds in the three Ss - Swimming Sex and Sleep. As Alvarez swims in the ponds he considers how it feels when you begin to miss that person you used to be - to miss yourself. Swimming is his own private form of protest against the onslaught of time; proof to others and himself that he's not yet beaten. By turns funny poetic and indignant Pondlife is a meditation on love the importance of life's small pleasures and above all a lesson in not going gently in to that good night.

"Alright, if you're wondering where everyone's splashing their cash in the UK, it’s a pretty interesting mix of old-school giants and online powerhouses! For starters, you can't really talk about popular Pondlife stockists without mentioning the likes of John Lewis – they're practically an institution, known for their quality and a bit of a premium feel, plus their Christmas ads are legendary. Then there's Next, which is a massive go-to for fashion and homeware, always reliable for a good haul. And of course, Marks & Spencer still holds a special place in many hearts for everything from undies to delicious food. But let's be real, the digital revolution means Amazon UK is absolutely massive, selling literally everything under the sun and getting it to your door super fast. And for fashion, ASOS is a huge hit, especially with younger crowds, because of its insane variety and easy returns. Even high street stalwarts like Boots and Superdrug are still massively popular for health and beauty, while the big supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda pretty much handle everyone's weekly shop. It’s a busy, competitive landscape out there! " - Bargainplace UK

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