An Inspirational Story for the Ages
Indytrims
28-04-2024
The Boys in the Boat is a gripping story about the power of determined young men to do what may seem impossible…to be the best in the world in crew. I loved every page of the book.
Best Book I have ever read.
cmclubview
08-04-2024
Beautifully written, I did not want it to end.
Full Awesomeness!
Bmmrgal
17-02-2024
Very riveting! i laughed, I cried and I got mad. What an awesome story! Thank you for writing this book.
Best book ever!
Shrrwlcx
27-01-2024
I loved reading this book about the true life story of Joe Rantz and his grit to survive and finally become an Olympian with his crew in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
An Amazing Story Beautifully Written
JNEP11
22-01-2024
One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read.
The Boys In The Boat
Xfanman
22-01-2024
One of the best books I’ve ever read! The writing and detail is amazing. I recently viewed the movie. It is excellent but the book is much more complicated and interesting.
An Amazing story
pjmorum
20-01-2024
I found this to be one of those books you just can’t put down! The story manages to immerse the reader into the lives and experiences of these incredible men.
Enthralling from start to finish
Kmb4uky
20-01-2024
I never expected to be enthralled about rowing, but this story captured my imagination immediately and held me captive through the last paragraph. I’m so glad I know about these men and what they achieved at such a difficult time in history.
Story
Imrod
15-01-2024
What a wonderful storyteller.
The Boys in the Boat
julianattaway
12-01-2024
Amazing.
Excellent
wordmaven1
02-01-2024
I have finished this book for the second time. I just want to say thank you to James for writing it. This book encapsulates the good the bad and ugly, but in such a profound way. Those nine men and the two coaches display characteristics that are almost impossible to find in people today. Truly the greatest generation. Everyone should read this book.
The Boys In The Boat
Red2184
27-12-2023
A great story about the human struggle for success and acceptance told in an outstanding manner.
Great book
Cut wood
21-12-2023
Very enjoyable. Very interesting to visit that time period—lots of history. And what a fascinating story.
Amazing!!
celestial0407
08-12-2023
This is truly an incredibly written book. An inspiring story of Joe and other young men coming together to become one and represent themselves, their university, and their country. Thank you for such a wonderful story!
Excellent
Bibi Cakes1
02-12-2023
Well written
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qweaz12238
15-08-2023
Great book! Made you feel you were there in the 1930’s.
Wonderful
tolaf vanvliet
03-05-2023
As a now 79 year old former oarsman who rowed in Pocock shells, it brought back great memories but also created a new understanding of the things that made crew something special for me.
Inspiring Story
BPR136
05-02-2023
An inspiring story of tenacity and human spirit to rise above challenges to achieve greatness.
Wonderful Touching True Story- A Must Read
beauzzeau
31-12-2022
As a retired history teacher, I believe this book should be required reading. It is well written and researched, but most of all it tells the stories and struggles of the eight young men who won the eight man crew race at the 1936 Olympics.
Full of Spirit
Lita, new fan
17-12-2022
History of Americans at their best: united, strong, and endearing. God bless the oarsmen, the coaches, and the “Husky Clipper” builder.
Boys in the boat.
ejvddcvd
10-10-2022
The Best book I have read in a long long time. Would love to see it made into a movie.
ejvddcvd
Exciting and enlightening bit of history.
Jungle charlie
31-08-2022
I became exhausted at the energy verbalized of the boat races like I had been pulling on one of the oars myself. I never thought how they could be so exciting a game a nail biting thriller. I was up at two in the morning squirming in my sheets to finish a race. Wow!
The Boys in the Boat
Phillipa L
13-05-2022
One of the best books I have ever read. Stunning wordplay. I felt it keenly. Even my puppy was worried for me at the end, as she could sense the tension of the Olympic race and was worried for me and my tears. Just gorgeous!!
Keeps you tuned with emotions
Jmoras
09-05-2022
Simple enough, beautifully written!
Incredible
😎🙃😂
29-01-2022
This book is amazing. Low key I really hate Thula tho.
Great book
mpfannes
12-01-2022
Little slow to start but great book about a time when people needed hope
Boys in the boat
pjh6564
30-08-2021
Great. Just great
Great Story
Sherlock's Holmes
28-08-2021
Fantastic, well written book
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Sparky 123!!!
24-08-2021
An amazing read , history, grit and true hero’s
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jon_wayne22
07-06-2021
I loved this book!
Excellent... triumph of the spirit
KathyNYC
20-04-2021
Not just the history of the win, but Fascinating history of the time. Loved it
Love it
prakashpreeti
13-03-2021
Must read
Great book
Nitawka
06-12-2020
Loved this book. The personalities of all the boys was really interesting. Makes you proud to be a westerner.
Wonderful piece of art!
Schonn
26-02-2020
Words cannot simply convey how much I enjoyed reading this book. It was recommended to me by a local sports station radio host Craig Miller. His passion for the book and the sports tie in compelled me to purchase and read this wonderful piece of art.
There were times I found myself cheering the Washington boys on as if I were right there with them and at other times I found myself weeping because of the hardships.
This is a wonderful piece of art and if you are looking for a story of perseverance, brotherhood, teamwork and love of family then look no more. Well done Daniel!
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schwimmeren frau
11-02-2020
As I High School I always am looking for a new read in my spare time and this book was recommended to me. This book stirred my inner soul with its tail of rags to riches set in Washington. I would even go as far to say that this is my new favorite book. Happy Reading!
Jenn pak
jenn pak
21-12-2019
I loved this book! Such a fantastic telling of a story that can mean so many things to so many people. It was a page turner and a historic story. Thank you for writing it so finely with momentous language. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to read this fine work!
Boys in the Boat
Sufuthal
10-12-2019
Fascinating and heart-warming
Excellent
Rare and tear
26-05-2019
Excellent story! Well told. I felt like I was there.
Great rrad
Lilly4141
17-02-2019
Everybody, every HS school should read this book .....an absolutely gorgeous story
Teamwork
Lehrjet1
15-10-2018
This book was brought to my attention by an anesthesiologist I worked with In Eureka, California. I have never been much of a boater and only went out to do freshwater fishing. I was somewhat reluctant to give this book a chance. All that changed into the first chapter. This was a page turner from the git-go! This story was about young me with courage and guts, about families from different backgrounds, about perseverance and giving all you have as part of a team to accomplish a goal that in the beginning, no one thought it could be done. This is a great book. BTW... I learned a lot about boating reading this true story about the Boys In The Boat.
Amazingly well written!
spartan gal
15-08-2018
After reading this book, I cannot adequately express how well written it was! I felt like I wanted to know each and every person in this story - well except for the German connection. Truly amazes me the challenges people have had to go through, and the success they achieve!! What a truly fascinating story. I found it extremely inspiring and am so proud of these people that were and are part of our country. Their hard work, dedication, perseverance, respect and grit was incredible! Thank you for introducing me to this grueling sport I knew nothing about. Thank you to those that wanted to share this story, and thank you for writing it so beautifully! I even found the notes fascinating to read!!!
Amazing!
ChrrissyA
09-06-2018
I rarely read non-fiction, but decided to make an exception for this book and I was not disappointed. It was fascinating and well written and I could not stop reading!
The Boys in the Boat
MeeshNY
23-02-2018
Loved it. So inspiring.
Boys In the Boat
RetiredAdmiral
13-11-2017
An excellent account of men (aka boys) who teamed together to form an unbeatable force of human spirit and unselfish determination. This at a time of great hardship and challenges for most American families and individuals, The Depression. The book made me appreciate even more the tenacity and courage that was part of America’s DNA in the lead up to WW II.
Gary Jones
Captures the essence of Crew
Elder in Training
21-02-2017
As a mediocre member of a Midwestern Crew, I remember the awe in which the west coast teams were regarded. I also remember the efforts and the agonies the sport demanded. Holding a 40 plus stroke rate was an exquisite torture.
Enticing, enthralling and emotive
78741femme
05-02-2017
I cannot praise this book and Edward Herrmann's reading of it enough. This tale of rowing goes so far beyond the sport to truly put the reader into the 1930s and to understand not only the time in America but to set the stage in Germany as well. I knew next to nothing about rowing prior to this book and now feel entranced by the sport. In short, this book is inspiring, educating, motivating, humbling and moving. Listen to/read it now as you won't regret it
Never give up
Ready for next project
02-01-2017
I almost made a terrible decision after a few pages: stop reading about rowing. I'm not sure why I returned to this book after more than two months, but I'm so glad I did. This time I could not stop, reading into the early morning hours and ignoring other duties just so I could squeeze in some afternoon reading time. This book is well-written and informative, but most of all, the story is one of those powerful revelations of the human will that rises when all forces are trying to hold it down. After the tears I shed for crushed families and the cheers I raised for the Olympic rowers, I'm so glad I kept reading. I
Boys in the boat
mutz mutz
19-10-2016
Great read, highly recommend.
Boys in the Boat
Gene&Gerd
10-09-2016
One of the best books I have ever read. Would highly recommend. Well written and captivating. Lefty
Wonderful
SBonner
03-09-2016
Thank you Randy for recommending, I love stories like this!
