This was supposed to mark the beginning of their college life, but the adventure quickly turned into a nightmare. Starting with what seemed like happy whale watching, three friends set off on a kayak trip through Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, watching out for bears and having a good time when tragedy strikes.
Telling the days before and after the incident in which one of his friends was seriously injured, Times journalist John Mualham explains how he was forced to come to terms with his fears. Talking in detail about the surprising consequences of the incident, he reflects on the importance of overcoming fears and finding poetry in the darkest moments of life.
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Additional production for The Sunday Read was contributed by Emma Kelbeck, Parin Behruz, Anna Diamond, Sarah Diamond, Jack D’Isidoro, Elena Hecht, Desiree Ibeque, Tanya Perez, Marion Lozano, Naomi Nuri, Krish Senipelas, Corey Shrivaasli, Corey Kate Winslet and Tiana Young. Special thanks to Mike Benoist, Sam Dolnick, Laura Kim, Julia Simon, Lisa Tobin, Blake Wilson and Ryan Wegner.
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