Daniel James Brown | The Boys in the Boat

The Boys in the Boat

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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 team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls together—a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism.

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Sports and leisure

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ISBN: 9781594137792

Language: English

Release Date: June 3, 2014

Available as: Ebook

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July 8, 2021
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THE BOYS IN THE BOAT was excellent, a real page-turner. I was blown away by the author’s ability to write such phenomenal scenes. I would recommend this novel to anyone.

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March 13, 2021
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Brilliant novel by Daniel James Brown. THE BOYS IN THE BOAT was well written and engaging. This was a smooth flowing story with lots of action and very likeable characters.

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