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ISBN
0143130838
Book Title
Boys in the Boat : Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Item Length
7.5in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
2021
Format
Us-Tall Rack Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Author
Daniel James Brown
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Topic
United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa), Sports, Olympics & Paralympics
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Number of Pages
576 Pages

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The #1 New York Times -bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, now in a premium mass market edition. Available just in time for The 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal win as well as the 8/2 broadcast of the PBS /American Experience documentary, The Boys of '36 . and the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics. 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-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys' own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's personal quest.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143130838
ISBN-13
9780143130833
eBay Product ID (ePID)
224018664

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Book Title
Boys in the Boat : Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Author
Daniel James Brown
Format
Us-Tall Rack Paperback
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa), Sports, Olympics & Paralympics
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Number of Pages
576 Pages

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Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz

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Dewey Decimal
797.12/30973
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23

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  • by johnjoci
    Aug 29, 2017

    An excellent book

    If you saw The Boys of 36 on PBS, you have seen the story. This book is an excellent companion to that PBS show and fills in the story. It is excellently written and is also a wrenching look at just how bad the depression was and the true misery it caused. I highly recommend this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by dejavusuz
    Mar 19, 2024

    Inspiring & Historical

    I was glad to read the book before the movie because the life of the main character as well as the era in which he and the other young men lived was told in depth. The emotions and struggle they put into rowing . Also the juxtaposition of what was going on in Nazi Germany at the same time. I learned some things I didn’t know. You can see how these guys ended up part of “The Greatest Generation.”

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: kristent440

  • by bethgail
    Jun 12, 2018

    Captivating read!

    Great story of depression era young men who worked, trained, and went to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by voljo
    Aug 22, 2017

    Engaging and rewarding story

    Great story about U. of Washington crew team and their journey to the 1936 Olympics, this book inspires teamwork and perseverance.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by lulusnotes
    Apr 15, 2024

    Great story..

    Great story..

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: seattlegoodwillbooks

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