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The Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat | New york times bestsellers
For readers of Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit and Unbroken, the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler's 1936 Berlin OlympicsDaniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936. The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in...
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DHill
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This is not the kind of book that I would normally read but it‘s gotten such good reviews I‘ve decided to give it a try. Here goes!

JenReadsAlot Those were my thoughts too and loved it! 4y
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Sreckess
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For awhile it seemed like everyone I knew was reading this book, and when that happens I tend to look elsewhere. But it was the first pick by my new Bookclub, so here I am. I don‘t care about boats or crew and I am not a huge fan of the “greatest generation” genre. But it was an exciting story from start to finish and I got choked up at the end because I love a good underdog story.

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Samplergal
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Such a great “feel good” story. I really enjoyed this. I would love to know more about these men.

kspenmoll Loved this book! 6y
Pogue The actual race is on YouTube if you want to see it. After reading this book i went searching to see the race and found it! 6y
BookwormAndra So good to hear you liked it! I‘ve had this book on my tbr for a long time, hopefully I‘ll get to it soon 6y
JenReadsAlot This was such a pleasant surprise of a book! 6y
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quirkyreader
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This was number 64 in my #Mounttbrchallenge. Here is the link to my gr review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2368876720

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MommyWantsToReadHerBook
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Just got this at the library! #blameitonlitsy

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Reviewsbylola
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1. I registered my oldest for kindergarten this morning so I treated myself to a hazelnut mocha macchiato. ♥️
2. Not a big TV watcher but I did watch the new TLC series Seeking Sister Wife. It was 👍🏻.
3. The Boys in the Boat. It‘s very good and surprisingly readable for something about a sport I care nothing about.
4. Way colder than yesterday. 😭
5. Yes. Both. Let‘s just say you should be at least 25 before you‘re allowed to get a tattoo. 😬

Louise Now we want you to spill the beans about your answer to #5! 😂 7y
Kalalalatja What @Louise said 😂 7y
2BR02B Uh oh. Tramp stamp? 😆 7y
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TheKidUpstairs I'm with the above ladies... what's the tattoo? 7y
MommyOfTwo I registered my youngest for 4K a couple weeks ago 😢 where does the time go! 7y
Reviewsbylola Hahahahahaha. I have a matching flower on my back that I got with a friend that I no longer talk to and the Chinese symbol for strength on my hip. My husband is convinced that it probably really says ‘I like Chinese food.‘ 😂😂 @Louise @Kalalalatja @2BR02B @TheKidUpstairs 7y
Reviewsbylola I know, it‘s so exciting but so sad. 😭😭 @MommyOfTwo 7y
Louise Love it! 😂💕 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Bittersweet ❤️❤️ 7y
emilyhaldi You've had some unfortunate piercings in your day as well 😆 (edited) 7y
Louise @emilyhaldi Care to elaborate? 😆 7y
Cinfhen #liveandlearn ❣️❣️❣️ 7y
ValerieAndBooks Aww, kindergarten! The time must feel like it‘s flying by for you! 7y
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Reviewsbylola
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My current book struck me as the perfect choice for today‘s #marchintooz prompt, #helpinghand. Rowing is all about working together and keeping pace with one another. Every man has to be on his top game for the crew to be successful.

I‘m reading this for #booked2018, #olympicsport, and really enjoying it but it isn‘t really a quick read for me. There‘s so much to take in!

Cathythoughts Nice one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 7y
KarenUK It‘s such a good story... After I read it, I watched the race on YouTube and you can see every little thing they talk about in the book.... 7y
Reviewsbylola I had planned on looking on YouTube so thanks for the heads up! @KarenUK (edited) 7y
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emilyhaldi It's not totally quick but I still couldn't put it down! 7y
Mdargusch Definitely not a quick read. 7y
tjwill Im reading/listening to it right now too. Very interesting look at the time period. 7y
Cinfhen It was a slow read for me too and ultimately took away from my enjoyment...glad u are liking it and fabulous choice for #helpinghands❣️❣️❣️ 7y
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Reviewsbylola
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The author is going on about east coast/west coast sports rivals and all I can think about are the two greatest east coast/west coast rivals in our history. 🤗🤔😂🤷🏼‍♀️ #iloveitwhenyoucallmebigpoppa

cariashley 😂 7y
riversong153 Respect! 7y
emilyhaldi I read the caption before I saw this post was from you and immediately knew there was only one person who could have posted it.. 😆 7y
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Reviewsbylola Only because you know I‘m reading this book. Otherwise you may have suspected it was posted by @Meredith3 7y
mabell 😂😂 7y
bookish_wookish This may just be my favorite post of the day! 7y
Mdargusch 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 7y
aschermetz 😂😂🙌 7y
kricheal Love this hashtag! 7y
Bookdragon69 #teambiggie. 🙌🏼 🙂 7y
MicheleinPhilly That new series about their murders starts tonight! Unsolved. I can‘t recall what channel it‘s on though. 7y
Reviewsbylola That sounds cool. I will have to look into it! @MicheleinPhilly 7y
Cinfhen Tupac 🙌🏻❣️ 7y
Megabooks I‘m with @Cinfhen Tupac! 7y
Reviewsbylola Oh man girls, it‘s hard to choose but I gotta go biggie. @Cinfhen @Booksandcooks 7y
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Linda906
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Had this one on my kindle for a long time. Really enjoyed the historical account of everything that nine college boys and their coaches went through in their attempt to win the gold medal in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. I love sports but knew nothing about the sport of rowing before reading this interesting story that examined the power of perseverance and working together as a true team of brothers.

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Tamra
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Litten mail! Thank you for exchanging @Gabypen 😁

DivineDiana A favorite! ❤️ 7y
Gabypen You‘re so welcome! Got mine yesterday, can‘t wait to dive into it. 7y
Tamra @Gabypen awesome! 7y
ValerieAndBooks I loved this one 💖 🚣‍♀️!! 7y
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kspenmoll
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#afternooncoffee #coffeeandbooks #postworktreat
Perfect afternoon. 75 degrees & breezy. Reading outdoors & relaxing after a long stressful day. Sun on my back feels wonderful!!!

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kspenmoll
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#OctoberTBR #SpookyOctober #Octobermostanticipated #UncannyOctober
Ambitious TBR for me given work & just life! The tagged book is a must for bookclub. Kline & Yoon for #LitsyAtoZ challenge (K, Y) so if I get one read I will be happy. Lipton is a library book, & Haigh I have been trying to get through, but its slow. She is speaking at a local library in November. Christie is for respite!

Mdargusch I loved Boys in the Boat! 7y
kspenmoll @Mdargusch I am not far into the book but so far fascinating story & wonderful character descriptions etc. 7y
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jlondon1963
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Enjoyed learning about the sport and the trials the team went thru to get to the games in Berlin. Amazing the man who handcrafted the boats they used and the history. This would make a great book flight with Unbroken and paired with the PBS American Experience The Boys in the Boat and the most recent movie Race about Jesse Owens.

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howjessicareads
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Bailedbailed

I don't know why I can't get into this one. I've been trying for months! And everyone else seems to love it. I love narrative nonfiction, and I love Seattle! But.... sports. Meh.

Krissajeldy I had a hard time getting through it too. 8y
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BethFishReads
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Love audiobooks & want to know more about reviewing, discover ways to participate in the community, & get to know audiobook publicists? Join me, Robin Whitten from AudioFile, & Mitch Kelly from Hachette Audio for an APA webinar on Nov 2. Tips on how you can join @LitHousewife & me in becoming the APA Audiobook Blooger of the year. Learn more & sign up here: web.telspan.com/register/apb/blogging

pppooraikul Just signed up. Really interested in what you guys have to say! 😁 8y
BethFishReads @pppooraikul so happy you'll be there 8y
audiothing Signed up but not sure if the timing will suit, I'll have to get on to world clocks to check 8y
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BethFishReads @audiothing oh I hope it isn't in the middle of the night for you 8y
audiothing No, @BethFishReads about 8 am but need to check dates of clocks going back in US. Anyway, I don't have a webcam, maybe I can just listen 8y
BethFishReads I believe it's just a listening/audio event. With Power Point slides w/ resources and other information. So no cam needed. Now I'm crossing my fingers that you'll have the hour free that morning 8y
Godmotherx5 @BethFishReads What a great opportunity. I keep toying with starting a blog. I hope you have a good turnout. 8y
BethFishReads @Godmotherx5 not just for bloggers. If you post reviews here you will learn something! 8y
LitHousewife I'm looking forward to listening. What a great idea!!! 8y
BethFishReads @LitHousewife I hope it fires up the audiobook community 8y
Godmotherx5 @BethFishReads Awesome. Thanks. 8y
carys14 Most of my reading is via audiobooks! Off to check my calendar... 8y
BethFishReads @carys14 hope you can make it. 8y
pppooraikul @BethFishReads @LitHousewife I joined the previous session and received an email from telspan that there'll be another session in the upcoming hour. But I can only access as a guest. Is there going to be a second session? If yes, please accept my request and I'll be there! 😁 8y
LitHousewife @pppooraikul Unfortunately I have plans this evening and cannot attend. 8y
pppooraikul @LitHousewife Oh, that's a pity. You guys are inspiring. But I still can't access the session so I guess I'll miss it too. 😂 8y
BethFishReads @pppooraikul yes.did you get an email w/ new link? If not email me quickly at BFish.Reads@gmail.com and I'll forward the email. 8y
BethFishReads @LitHousewife oooohhhhhh bummer 8y
pppooraikul @BethFishReads Email sent. 😁 8y
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Susanne
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I'm reading this on my Kindle and really enjoying it. I'm only half way through, and I'm hoping I can finish it by the end of the month. #slowreader

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alejguts
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My first post: 😳. I have just begun this book and so far I want to know more and more. I love nonfiction writing that reads like fiction. Absorbing and truly interesting.

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Sheilaryp
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Reading this with Andrew Luck #ALBook Club

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karenna
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Read because Andrew Luck selected for book club. Excellent book, standing out even among books with similar topics. #ALBookClub

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ironikal
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I absolutely devoured this month's book club pick. Beautiful writing and compelling characters bring this moment in time to life.

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BethsBookBlog
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Next up for my ears...

bermudaonion I loved this audio! 9y
BethsBookBlog I start tomorrow during my commute! 9y
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Krissajeldy
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Reading this for book club but having a hard time getting into it.

kerigentrywelch I never finished it. 😕 It was also for my book club. I think Unbroken set the bar way too high for memoirs/biographies of that era. 9y
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TriniCapini
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Boys in the Boat. About the Washington crew who went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. ...a little naptime reading. I'll probably fall asleep...though only partially because of the book. 😝 The audio narration is FANTASTIC!

Gulfsidemusing I loved the audio, too! Never thought a book about crew could be so exciting. 9y
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