Book Review of The Boys in the Boat
If I had to describe The
Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown in one word it would be
“inspired.”
This true life story is
about nine working class boys from Washington State whose oar crew
competed in the 1936 Olympics headed up by Hitler. Rowing isn't a
sport I've ever tried or even been interested in watching. However,
due to the deft writing skills of Brown, I found myself cheering for
this team from it's humble beginnings to the pinnacle of their
success in Berlin.
Taking center stage in this
saga is Joe Rantz, a young man who was abandoned by his family. His
story is heart-wrenching to read, but all the more enjoyable when
Rantz emerges as a victor.
Although I knew the outcome
of this story, Brown is so skilled in the way he presented it, I
found myself on the edge of my seat at times. This is the mark of a
truly great writer.
By the end of the book, it
would be hard to think anything other than, “Hooray for The Boys in
the Boat!”
I have awarded The
Boys in the Boat by
Daniel James Brown four out of five stars on my Goodreads Page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4673038.Adele_Park
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