The Moth

The Pieties of Perspiration

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Adam Gopnik battle liberal guilt with his son in a sauna.

Tags Religion LGBTQIA+ Coming of age Sexuality Guilt Growing up Shame Thought-provoking Mature content Nostalgic Serious Historical Bittersweet Wistful Regretful

Storyteller

Adam Gopnik

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Firemen, Bourbon, and Bathhouses Nate Charles & Adam Gopnik

Original Air Date

August 29, 2017

Recorded Date

May 14, 2013

“I've measured my life in terms of successful steam baths over the years.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Adam Gopnik

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