The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown is a fascinating read about
a rowing team from the University of Washington in the 1930s. The boys are growing up and maturing into men
during the Great Depression. Their
humble beginnings and hopeful dreams of a better life are only part of the
story.
The author, Daniel James Brown did his research on
all aspects related to the people and the times. “In doing so, he offers a vivid picture of the socioeconomic
landscape of 1930s America (brutal), the relentlessly demanding effort required
of an Olympic-level rower, the exquisite brainpower and materials that go into
making a first-rate boat, and the wiles of a coach who somehow found a way to,
first, beat archrival University of California, then conquer a national field
of qualifiers, and finally, defeat the best rowing teams in the world. A book
that informs as it inspires." Booklist Reviews (2012)
Joan Dudzinski
Information Specialist
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