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

by Brown, Daniel James
ISBN: 9780670025817
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The #1 New York Times-bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.

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.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Brown, Daniel James
  • ISBN: 9780670025817
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.80 x 1.30
  • Number Of Pages: 404
  • Publication Year: 2013

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  • American Aspirations

    Stuart S. - 5 years 1 month ago

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

  • Very uplifting!

    Pickup C. - 5 years 3 months 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. - 6 years 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. - 6 years 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 2 months ago

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