Reflections On Life, Love, and Lessons Learned at the Pool

What if the most important lessons in life aren't learned in a classroom, but at the edge of a pool?

Reflections on Life, Love and Lessons Learned at the Pool is a heartfelt memoir about the moments that shape us, the people who anchor us, and the quiet lessons that carry us through life's deepest waters.

Set against the backdrop of a small-town swimming pool, Becky Phipps shares stories of growing up, coming of age, and learning to navigate both the literal and figurative deep end. From childhood adventures and first love to career pivots, family bonds, and profound loss, each chapter reveals the power of connection and the resilience found in community.
With warmth, humor, and honesty, Becky reflects on the roles we take on as caretaker, teacher, daughter, sister, and how those roles evolve over time. Through grief and healing, she discovers that life's greatest lessons aren't learned in moments of ease, but in the courage to dive in, the wisdom to let go, and the strength to keep swimming.

This is a story about love that endures, loss that transforms, and the enduring truth that we are never meant to navigate life alone.

"I had the privilege of working with Becky and witnessing her lead with integrity and compassion, cultivating truly genuine and meaningful connections. This memoir beautifully captures her essence through thoughtful storytelling and offers many insights that can enrich any reader's personal journey." Anne Branigan

"Small-town Iowa girl makes big splash in Omaha.

Becky's successes are directly related to the experiences she brought forward from her youth.... hometown, the pool club, and the building blocks of Midwestern values. This memoir documents the influences, family, music, friends, relationships, teachers, coaches, and faith that have brought Becky to be a caring, encouraging individual, seeking to inspire the best in others.

Reading this book will prompt you to consider your experiences and help you to identify your strengths and challenges. Just like Becky, you will see how "life at the pool" really can contribute to success and perhaps make you a better person!

Add this to your Summer reading list; you won't be disappointed!" Michael McKee, Entrepreneur & CEO, Empower Breakfast