The Boys in the Boat

The Boys in the Boat was published on June 4, 2013 and has sold more than two million copies. People have generally given the book high praise, with many reviewers calling it an inspiring story of perseverance and teamwork.

Daniel James Brown is an American writer, best known for his 2013 book The Boys in the Boat about the University of Washington eight-oared rowing crew that won gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

The Boys in the Boat is the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar rowing crew and their quest for gold at the Berlin Olympics. The book chronicles the team’s underdog journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Olympic games, where they faced off against the best rowers in the world. The book is also a portrait of an era, when rowing was one of the most popular sports in the country and the University of Washington was a powerhouse in the sport.

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