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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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The Boys In The Boat in an extremely beuatifually written account of the Universary of Washingtons's Rowing team that won a gold Metal in 1936 Berlin Olympics'
I had no real desire to read a book about sport let alone read a book about rowing but something about a frinds's review here on goodreads pushed me to read this book and I am so glad I did as I loved every moment of it.
I read this on Kindle (oh how I wish I owned a Hard Copy of this book) and I listened to it on audio and what wonderful narrator Edward Hermann is. He just made this book come alive and what a wonderful easy listening voice he has.
Yes for those of you out there wondering if there are descriptions of boat building and rowing techniques and stragaties but there is so much more to this stroy. I fell in love with Joe Ranrz and his story and zest for life, I loved the details given of the Berlin Olympics and how Hitler tried to showcase Germany to the rest of the world . I learned so much from this book. I also really enjoyed the sense of time and place set around the depression in America.
Above all I It is an inspirational story of eight young men from different backgrounds who learned to work as a team and overcome tremendous obstacles, defeating elite teams from other universities and finally the German crew in Berlin.
A terrific read and one that I am so glad I did not miss out on (Thank you Diane) :-)
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The Boys In The Boat in an extremely beuatifually written account of the Universary of Washingtons's Rowing team that won a gold Metal in 1936 Berlin Olympics'
I had no real desire to read a book about sport let alone read a book about rowing but something about a frinds's review here on goodreads pushed me to read this book and I am so glad I did as I loved every moment of it.
I read this on Kindle (oh how I wish I owned a Hard Copy of this book) and I listened to it on audio and what wonderful narrator Edward Hermann is. He just made this book come alive and what a wonderful easy listening voice he has.
Yes for those of you out there wondering if there are descriptions of boat building and rowing techniques and stragaties but there is so much more to this stroy. I fell in love with Joe Ranrz and his story and zest for life, I loved the details given of the Berlin Olympics and how Hitler tried to showcase Germany to the rest of the world . I learned so much from this book. I also really enjoyed the sense of time and place set around the depression in America.
Above all I It is an inspirational story of eight young men from different backgrounds who learned to work as a team and overcome tremendous obstacles, defeating elite teams from other universities and finally the German crew in Berlin.
A terrific read and one that I am so glad I did not miss out on (Thank you Diane) :-)
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I felt the same way about this book as you did. It was a wonderful and inspiring book. I'm glad my book club read it or I never would have read it on my own, and I would have missed out.
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Great review. My book club selected this for next year. I'll look forward to it!
Great review, Dem. So glad you loved this book too.
Oh and you are very welcome. Just so glad you gave this a try.
I've got to get to this one too! Thanks Dem
Thanks everybody. It's great to read something completely different and enjoy it so much. I have so much admiration for people in team sports after reading this book.
I'm halfway and the story is building . I love learning new things and I will now look at crew different and with more knowledge . My friend said there is good UTube video on the race. She said not to look until I'm almost done with the book . I have been googling images of the boats and the different seats so I understand more .
Got to add it to my list. I was waiting to see how it faired for you, Dem.
linda wrote: "I'm halfway and the story is building . I love learning new things and I will now look at crew different and with more knowledge . My friend said there is good UTube video on the race. She said not..."Thanks Linda. I will have to check that video out.
Cherie wrote: "Got to add it to my list. I was waiting to see how it faired for you, Dem."I hope you like it Cherie.
I had no real desire to read a book about sport let alone read a book about rowing but something about a frinds's review here on goodreads pushed me to read this book and I am so glad I did as I loved every moment of it.My sentiments exactly!
I'm glad you reviewed this. My book club is reading this next month and I had been dreading it. Now I'm looking forward to it. I got a copy on Kindle on their Prime Day sale.
Susan wrote: "I'm glad you reviewed this. My book club is reading this next month and I had been dreading it. Now I'm looking forward to it. I got a copy on Kindle on their Prime Day sale."Hope you enjoy it Susan. Interesting book club choice and to be honest if it had came up as a book club read in my good would have had your exact reaction.
Well, I finished it, Dem! It was good. :)
I read and really liked your review if it Carmen.
Oh, thank you, Dem. I went through some reviews and am surprised that more people haven't read this. Not because I think it is "the best book ever" or anything, but because it got so much hype and was hailed as "the next Unbroken" etc. etc. Although I must say, I don't generally read a lot of non-fiction (just a moderate amount, maybe 12-15 or so a year).
