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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

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Summary

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Audiobook by Daniel James Brown revolves around the story of an oar crew and is based in the year 1936. The 8 member crew has their sights set on an Olympic gold medal. The team from the University of Washington was finally able to clinch the gold medal by defeating the British universities as well as German crew in the Berlin Olympics in 1936.

The book revolves around the journey of amateurs to become world champions. The protagonist, Joe Rantz has the goal of finding a self-regard rather than to win any medals. His aim is to call back to normal life with the help of this sport. He is without a family or any future prospects. The coach of the team plays a vital role in getting the entire team ready for the victory. The team highlights aptly that a group of individuals working together can easily achieve whatever they want with proper commitment and determination.

The book is close to reality as it incorporates chunks of journals of the team members as well as their photos to highlight the dream which they were able to achieve. They were able to win the medal in times of disparity and revitalize the entire sport in America. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Audiobook is a testament to the fact how a team of 9 normal boys overcame drastic odds in order to achieve their goal right after the great depression.

Review

The book aptly highlights the difference between today’s sports training as well as sports training right after the great depression. It also captures the mood of the country right after the great depression. In addition to that, it is an inspirational tale of the team who not only faced financial obstacles but also social ones to achieve their goal and revitalize a sport which half the country did not know existed.

The book clearly highlights the importance of hard work and persistence in order to achieve the goals. Even though with time the story might not seem entirely real but it actually is. The methods adopted by the coach might not be entirely advisable to adopt but the book underlines the importance of hard work. It also scores a message that with the right effort, anything is achievable for a team who is dedicated enough. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Audiobook online is an inspirational track which will help you understand why persistence and sacrifice is the cornerstone of success.