Deep Water by William Douglas
Deep Water Summary In English Deep Water is about the writer’s journey of overcoming the fear of water. The author fears water since his childhood. He recounts the day when a waves knocked him down and swept over him. He was buried under water. His breath was gone. He was frightened. Another misadventure happened at YMCA swimming pool when he was 11 years old. A boy picked him and threw into the deep water. He struck water in a sitting position. He swallowed water and went to the bottom. He was frightened, but did not lose his wits. He made a plan to come on the surface of the water. He would make a big jump when his feet hit the bottom. He would come to the surface like a cork, lie flat on it and then paddle to the edge of the pool. He came up slowly. His eyes and nose came out of water, but not his mouth. Three times he went down to the bottom of the pool. He gave up all attempts. He forgot everything. When he came to his senses, he found himself lying on his stomach besides the...