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Rivka Galchen Reads “Crown Heights North”
Dec 25, 2023
Author Rivka Galchen reads her story 'Crown Heights North,' exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, routine, mortality, and unexpected encounters. The story follows a man reflecting on life, love, and the vibrant community around him while jogging, offering a complex and lively picture of his experiences.
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- Finding solace through a running app's recorded voices offers distraction and comfort during health struggles.
- Running serves as a metaphor for grappling with life's uncertainties, finding resilience, and seeking answers about existence.
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Discovering a New Companion Through a Running App
Exploring the story of a dead man in his early 50s who decides to use a running app, seeking companionship through the guided runs that offer various voices and encouraging messages. These runs provide data on distance, pace, and badges, reminiscent of a playful Girl Scout or soldier narrative. Despite feeling embarrassed at first, the dead man embraces the app's recorded voice, finding solace and distraction from his hospital struggles.
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