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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
Writer
Detroit
Michigan
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Away

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