This archive report was first published on 17 August 2019.
Published on August 17, 2019, this week's Modern Love podcast features actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau reading a poignant essay by Layng Martine Jr.
Driving to his family's summer home in Rhode Island, Layng Martine Jr. was delayed by an accident. Unbeknownst to him, he was passing by his wife's car crash on a back road he took to avoid traffic.
Mr. Martine's 2009 essay, 'In a Charmed Life, a Road Less Traveled,' is a heartwarming story about finding joy while adjusting to the challenges of a new reality.
Mr. Coster-Waldau, known for his role as Jaime Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones, brings depth and emotion to the reading. After the essay, stay tuned to hear more from Mr. Martine, Mr. Coster-Waldau, and Modern Love editor Daniel Jones.
