
T. Coraghessan Boyle Reads “The Pool”
The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
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Poolside Dreams and Dilemmas
This chapter narrates a family's emotional journey as they move into a new home with a swimming pool, filled with excitement and concerns for their children's safety. The vivid recollection of a lively pool party takes a heart-stopping turn when a toddler's near-drowning transforms a moment of panic into a triumphant celebration.
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