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The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Dec 19, 2018_Mirelda_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I didn't expect to enjoy this much, honestly, but I really, really did. I admit to doing some skimming in the moment-to-moment descriptions of the races, but I found this book hard to put down, and the human story was wonderful and inspiring, especially juxtaposed against the larger picture of national and international trends as the world headed closer to the horror of WWII. Powerful and a real joy to read.