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" She saw the two of them - herself and Cam - like two white-water rafters, off on class 5 waters. You didn't have time to debate your choices or question them once they were made. There was no space to think or even worry. You held on tight, paddled hard, and surrendered to the experience, hoping you'd make it to the spot, wherever it was, where you brought your craft into shore. But your heart beat so hard you thought your chest might explode. First you got wet. The water swirled around you, tipped you over, or came close. You never knew if you'd make it, but you couldn't stop. "

Joyce Maynard , Count the Ways


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Joyce Maynard quote : She saw the two of them - herself and Cam - like two white-water rafters, off on class 5 waters. You didn't have time to debate your choices or question them once they were made. There was no space to think or even worry. You held on tight, paddled hard, and surrendered to the experience, hoping you'd make it to the spot, wherever it was, where you brought your craft into shore. But your heart beat so hard you thought your chest might explode. First you got wet. The water swirled around you, tipped you over, or came close. You never knew if you'd make it, but you couldn't stop.