The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

By: Daniel James Brown

Narrated by: Edward Herrmann

Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

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 Audio

Superb Presentation

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fantastic!

very inspirational. I enjoyed how the author waeves in the historical context of the day.

loved it!

Thought this book was great. enjoyed the book tremendously. I would recommend it to anyone.

great story of overcoming obstacles, finding trust

uplifting messages. beautiful symbolism in the boat. memorable quotes. great narration. historically enlightening. worth another read.

BEST READ AND BEST LISTENING After Reading

This was a lovely read and then listening one year later, while traveling, was a joy-filled review. It is in my top ten best books. I liked hearing it because I heard some details I seemed to miss when I read it. roxie

Another triumph

Outstanding book. Thoroughly enjoyed it for the back stories and the actual history that supports the whole theme of the book. Thank you

One of the ten best books I have ever read (or heard)

Beautifully written, well researched and insightful, an educational and inspirational story brilliantly told and read.

Inspiring!

One of the most enjoyable and emotional books I’ve ever read! The narration by Edward Hermann could not have evoked the spirit of the story any better. The genuine goodness of the Boys, their connection and commitment to one another to achieve a goal only to learn their becoming one was the reward makes me yearn to do better and be better. I will share this with my children and grandchildren.

Thank you for writing it; that you for narrating it and thank you for producing it.

Wonderful

Loved the story and Edward Herrmann narratating. Would recommend to everyone I know (I already have). My only issue was his pronunciation of several locations in the Pacific Northwest. That was personally tough to sit through. Wondering how those minor details got overlooked. But that was the only issue. Absolutely wonderful story and his voice is fantastic.

Amazing story

So so so good. I have never felt the need to write a review but after this listen - I want to tell everyone this is worth listening too.