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Thinking about swimming isn't much like actually getting in the water. Actually getting in the water can take your breath away.

Barbara Sher

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Barbara Sher
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: August 14
Died: 2020
Died: May 10
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Essayist
Motivational Speaker
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Detroit
Michigan
Actually
Water
Away
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Swimming
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Breath
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Getting

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