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12 November 2015
Profound true story; don't miss this one
1 of 1 found this helpful Beautifully written account of the boatful of boys from working class towns in Washington state who went on to Olympic gold in rowing in the 1936 games in Germany. The focus on one boy in particular and the childhood hardships he had to overcome keeps our interest and personalizes the story in a compelling way. But equally engaging are descriptions of the others: the other collegiate rowers, the coaches, the gifted boat maker, the friends and family, the newscasters. The story includes insightful probings into the effects of the Depression and the Dust Bowl, the gathering clouds of war in Europe, and the political wrangling over whether to attend games in Germany at all considering what was already being reported about Hitler's regime. It contains detailed, rather fascinating explanations of the physics of rowing, the artisan craftsmanship demanded by boatbuilding, and the psychological aspects of rowing. It reports in great particulars weather conditions and transportation challenges. The author is a thorough researcher who clearly loves this remarkable, heartfelt story. This story lifts us up and lets us see that the greatest strength these boys found, after two years of punishing, dedicated physical work, was their absolute trust in each other. This trust, coupled with their humility, are what enabled them to soar. I sit in the quiet wake of this realization, inspired and grateful for having read their story.
15 January 2020
Mesmerizing mandolin
It's fabulous music: embodies the technique of a master musician with the emotional connection to the sound of a place and culture.