The Boys In The Boat : An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin
(Author) Daniel James BrownThis is the story of Joe Rantz, a charismatic young man born dirt poor in the woods of Washington State, who dreams of escaping the challenges of the Great Depression, and a complicated family life full of painful memories. What follows is an extraordinary journey, as Joe and 8 other young men exchange the sweat and graft and dust of ordinary life for the purer rigours of sport at its very highest level - a journey at the end of which lies a gold medal rowing race at the Berlin Olympics of 1936, in front of Hitler himself.
Daniel James Brown
Daniel James Brown is an American author best known for his bestselling book "The Boys in the Boat," which tells the inspiring true story of the University of Washington rowing team's quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Brown's writing style is vivid and engaging, capturing the drama and emotion of historical events. His work has made a significant contribution to the genre of narrative non-fiction, bringing forgotten stories to life for a new generation of readers.