The Boys in the Boat
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Daniel James Brown
Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.
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Author
Daniel James Brown
Pages
432
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2014-05-27
ISBN
0143125478 9780143125471
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"Not a fast read, but soak it in and enjoy the ride. The story, the history, the truths... a great first read in 2024!"
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Samantha Goodnight
"Really great book. Amazing true story, and well written "
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Robert Johnson
"My father in law was rowing for Washington this same year but didn’t make the competition team so this book took me back to his youth. I loved learning about the boat maker and all the boys. It was a wonderful story!"
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Joan Peterson
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