Bonnie Tsui an American author and journalist of Hong Kong descent, was born in New York, New York. She grew up as a competitive swimmer, which perhaps foreshadowed her affinity for water-related themes. After graduating from Harvard University, where she rowed crew and studied English and American Literature and Language, she embarked on a multifaceted career that spans writing, swimming, and surfing. Tsui’s bestselling book “Why We Swim” was published by Algonquin Books. This captivating exploration of our relationship with water received acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, and other notable sources.