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Triumph, camaraderie, against 1930s and Nazi backdrop.
If you're drawn to underdog stories, "The Boys in the Boat" will resonate with you deeply—it's not just about rowing; it's about the human spirit overcoming adversity. The relentless determination of Joe Rantz and his crewmates as they journey from obscurity to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Daniel James Brown's vivid storytelling not only places you inside the shell with the team, but also immerses you in the era's social and political tensions, making it a gripping read from start to finish.
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Biography (2013)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2017)
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee for Middle School (2017)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Washington State Book Award for History/General Nonfiction (2014)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2013)
- Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2016)
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ISBN: 9781447210986
Authors:
Daniel James Brown
Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN NON FI
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.39
(rated by 338135 readers)
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Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of such contributors as their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder and a homeless teen rower.
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Triumph, camaraderie, against 1930s and Nazi backdrop.
If you're drawn to underdog stories, "The Boys in the Boat" will resonate with you deeply—it's not just about rowing; it's about the human spirit overcoming adversity. The relentless determination of Joe Rantz and his crewmates as they journey from obscurity to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Daniel James Brown's vivid storytelling not only places you inside the shell with the team, but also immerses you in the era's social and political tensions, making it a gripping read from start to finish.
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Biography (2013)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2017)
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee for Middle School (2017)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Washington State Book Award for History/General Nonfiction (2014)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2013)
- Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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