The Boys in the Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin by Daniel James Brown

The Boys in the Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin

Daniel James Brown

566 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction biography history sports emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
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The Boys in the Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin by Daniel James Brown is a must-read for anyone who finds inspiration in the underdog spirit, is moved by stories of overcoming adversity, and is fascinated by the intersection of sports, history, and the human condition.

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What follows is an extraordinary journey, as Joe and eight other working-class boys exchange the sweat and dust of life in 1930s America for the promise of glory at the heart of Hitler's Berlin. Stroke by stroke, a remarkable young man strives to ...

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Moods

inspiring: 89%

informative: 61%

emotional: 56%

hopeful: 52%

adventurous: 44%

reflective: 33%

tense: 15%

challenging: 13%

sad: 5%

funny: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%

dark: 1%


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24% of readers chose slow
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