The Boys in the Boat is a nonfiction book from history. It is a story of nine daring Americans and their quest for winning gold at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. The book is written by Daniel James Brown. He is from the USA and is known for writing narrative nonfiction. Facing the Mountain is another prominent book by Daniel James Brown and so is The Indifferent Stars Above.
The audio narration of The Boys in the Boat is done by Edward Herrmann. His voice flowed well and it made it a pleasant audiobook experience for the followers.
The Boy in the Boat is a story about finding hope and beating the odds in the most challenging and desperate times. This is an intimate and improbable tale of how nine American boys from the working class showed the world in the Berlin Olympics in 1936 what true perseverance meant. Their quest was quite unlikely right from its beginning.
That team of nine individuals was composed of sons of farmers, shipyard workers, and loggers from the American West. Their odds were low to beat Great Britain and the East Coast team of the elite. But, still, they did it and created history which shocked the entire world. The shock that came by defeating the German team rowing for Hitler in the Olympics is the highlight of all that saga.
The Boys in the Boat is a highly inspirational true story. It has an emotional aspect as well where the listeners will be able to connect with the story of each of the nine players on the Olympics team. The excellent writing and narration made it even more special for the audience.
