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Swimming Lesson(Rupert, Idaho: July 1942 )
 
Swimming Lesson
Rupert, Idaho, USA
July 1942
Lee Russell
US Library of Congress: There are no know restrictions on use.

Reference
Jackson, G. (2015). All Wet. In Silver Linings (p. 29).
    Bon Air, Virginia: DR Publishers.

Keywords
Aquaphobia
Latchmere Pool
Battersea, London
Rupert, Idaho
Swimming Lesson

Chapter 8

All Wet (Jackson)

After traversing the big pond, my life would be further enriched by teaching myself how to swim. Unlike the boys in the picture, my first encounter with an instructor was far less idyllic.

A gruff portly man at the Latchmere Public Pool bellowed out commands that were designed to help us to get started. In my case, the effect was to drink large amounts of water, have experiences where I thought I was drowning, and to develop a strong, but unhealthy fear of drowning. This fear was not as debilitating as aquaphobia, but was unnecessary and restricting.

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