The central idea of “Swimming for her life” by Kristin Lewis is having mental and physical strength to survive. A example on page ten is she goes from war torn syria to olympic games. She had to survive great hardships and she didn’t give up this takes mental strength to leave your home and keep continuing on even when things are difficult. Another example of mental and physical strength is when the boat's engine stops working her and her sister Jump in the ice cold water and push the boat to safety. This shows mental strength she pushed a boat non stop without taking a break and she didn't give up even though exhausted. This also shows physical strength too she and her sister pushed a boat with 20 people on it for miles and miles. In conclusion
