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I think I understand that religious faith which makes the holy brave and strong my strength is just somewhere else--it's in myself...I do not fear what may await me, though I'm equally confident that nothing awaits.

Jon Krakauer

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Jon Krakauer
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 12
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Brookline
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