Synopsis
Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.
From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men's eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.
'It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion' – The Times
It is considered one of the most difficult sports...
Details
02 January 2014416 pages
9781447210986Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Chariots of Fire – with oars [Brown’s] descriptions of the key races are exciting and dramatic, and it is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotionThe Times
Like Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit and Michael Lewis’s Moneyball before it, The Boys in the Boat has all the ingredients for a film adaptation . . . a moving, enlightening and gripping tale.Financial Times
Daniel James Brown has written a robust, emotional snapshot of an era, a book you will recommend to your best friends.James Bradley, Flags of Our Fathers, Flyboys, The Imperial Cruise
A fine-grained portrait of the Depression era . . . inspiringGuardian
