The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
This is an incredible story about 9 young men who overcome overwhelming odds to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This book is set at a time when the United States was enduring tragedies like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl as well as being on the brink of war.
Daniel James Brown tells the story of these young men and how they were able to rise above their extreme poverty, learn the art of rowing, and develop the skills necessary to not only defeat the famous rowing teams of the East Coast colleges, but to go on and compete in the 1936 Berlin Ollmpics. Yet, this is not just a story about rowing. The author brings you into the time period, emotions and tragadies that are such a part of our heritage during this time in our Nation's history. He does a wonderful job of bringing their story to life. It is a definite must read.
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