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Roddy Doyle Reads “The Buggy”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Reflections on parenthood, an almost accident with a buggy, and a mistaken identity at the beach

A man reflects on his experiences as a father, recalling incidents involving his children and a moment at the beach where he saved an empty buggy from the sea. He emphasizes the importance of the roles we play as parents, even in seemingly small acts.

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