
The Boys in the Boat
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Narrateur(s):
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Edward Herrmann
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Auteur(s):
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Daniel James Brown
À propos de cet audio
The number one New York Times best-selling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.
For readers/listeners 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.
©2013 Daniel James Brown (P)2013 Penguin AudioWith respect to the reader, he was just awesome. His deep voice and the way he enunciated his words fit the era of the book perfectly. I would have loved this book if I had read the hard copy, but having the opportunity to listen to it made it that much more enjoyable. #Audible1
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves history, sports, and a good underdog story. It really hits the mark in all categories!
Amazing story, awesome narrator
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Inspirational
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excellent
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The story is well written with lots of historical information and characters are so well developed one gets the whole picture of the connection and synergy of the crew.
Highly recommend this book.
Fabulous Book
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Superlative
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Solid story and good narration
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Excellent!
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Epic story of perseverance and leadership!
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So much more than rowing
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Captured the Olympic Spirit beautifully
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