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

The #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...show more

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Average rating: 8.05

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Alan Abbott
Feb 03, 2024
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Jan 03, 2024
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DD86
Dec 07, 2023
7/10 stars
The Boys in the Boat was an interesting read about the men of the 8-man rower, especially Joe Rantz, and their meteoric rise. Brown interviewed Rantz extensively as well as the other members who were still alive. Brown gets a bit bogged down into the minutiae of rowing, sculls, weather, etc. but the overall book keeps the action going. The writing was good and there was good juxtaposition between Joe's story and the story of their training an...read more
AGameofBooks
Jun 26, 2023
6/10 stars
"The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown is a historical non-fiction book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of rowing and the resilience of the human spirit. While the book has received widespread acclaim, I personally found it deserving of a three-star rating. Brown's meticulous research and attention to detail shine through in his portrayal of the rowing crew from the University of Washington and their journey to the 1936 Ber...read more
AHMyer
May 03, 2023
8/10 stars
Inspiring story. A bit too far in the weeds of the sport for me, but still a fascinating read.

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