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Swimming Through, and the Nyad dyad

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Much of the time, I look for relatable stories in books and movies, but I’ve found two recent true-story films deeply enjoyable, despite the fact that, while I feel very connected to the topic, I really cannot relate.

I’ve now watched the movie “Nyad” two times. This biopic of champion swimmer Diana Nyad is a deeply enjoyable plunge into the swimmer’s r…

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