The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Brown, Daniel James
ISBN: 9781594137792
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For readers of Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit and Unbroken, the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics

Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936.

The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Brown, Daniel James
  • ISBN: 9781594137792
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.50 x 1.60
  • Number Of Pages: 741
  • Publication Year: 2014

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  • American Aspirations

    Stuart S. - 4 years 11 months ago

    Who thought a book about oarsmen - sculling - could be made interesting? But it was.

  • Very uplifting!

    Pickup C. - 5 years ago

    This book kept me engaged for a week and a half of enthusiastic enrichment! It is a good read for anyone wanting something to read that is both encouraging and uplifting!

  • 3 Stars author way too descriptive!!!!

    Michael E. - 5 years 9 months ago

    I liked the story but disliked all the descriptive narrative of all the insignificant parts that didn’t seem to enhance the story, but distracted from the story. Those looking for biography of hardships of the depression of the 1930’s World War 2 Hitler and the 1936 Olympics in Germany. Should be a good read.

  • LOVE THIS BOOK!!

    Mark G. - 5 years 9 months ago

    Such a great book! The boys in the boat is a blend of abandonment, struggle, resilience, loyalty, teamwork, history and triumph. I learned so much about the struggle during the great depression, and the hard work to survive. The main character, Joe Rantz grew up in my hometown and his upbringing was very relatable to mine! Now, I never went to Udub (University of Washington) or had a step mom, but the outdoorsy country, fishing, dairy farm kid is ME! Rantz finding his purpose on a crew team at Udub was just the start of his path to the 1936 Berlin Olympics! Such a powerful book, If you like historical nonfiction books, I suggest this one! I think I want to read it again. #SummerReading

  • Motivational true story

    Cindy T. - 6 years ago

    Fantastic story & well written. I have already recommended it to several people.