Question

Answer in about 40 words: Why did the author, W. Douglas, have an aversion to the water from the beginning?
(From 'Deep Water' by William Douglas)

Hint:

The fear originated from a frightening childhood experience at the beach, not the pool itself.

Answer 1

Final Answer:
His fear began in childhood when the rough waves at a California beach twice knocked him off his feet and left him gasping and terrified, planting an early dread of water that resurfaced years later at the swimming pool.