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

Name: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Rating: 4.6 (92096 reviews)
Author: Daniel James Brown

by Daniel James Brown

Biography Memoir

4.6 (92,096)

4.6 stars from 92,096 reviews. One of the highest rated Biography Memoir books we track.

410 pages~6.8 hr readPublished by MacmillanPublished 2013-01-01

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You love true stories about underdogs who beat impossible odds and want to understand the human side of history.
You're drawn to character-driven narratives that follow one person's journey to redemption and belonging.
You enjoy books that capture a specific era and show how ordinary people achieved extraordinary things.

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You want a fast-paced thriller or plot-driven narrative, as this is a slower, more reflective historical account.
You prefer stories centred entirely on action rather than the emotional and personal struggles behind achievement.
You're looking for a short read. At 410 pages, this requires genuine commitment to the story.

About this book

The story of nine working-class boys from the American West who competed in rowing at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The University of Washington's eight-oar crew team, composed of sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, was not expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain. They went on to defeat the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler, shocking the world. The narrative centers on Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows to regain his self-regard and find his place in the world. Drawing on the boys' own journals and memories, the account chronicles their shared achievement during the Depression era and one young man's personal journey.

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Currently 4.6★ from 92,096 reviews

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