The Boys in the Boat

Brief Summary

Find out the true story of the University of Washington's eight-oar crew team of working-class boys, who won gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. With Joe Rantz as the main character, The Boys in the Boat tells about the emotional journey of the team and their victory that defied expectations. Inspired by the boys' journals and memories, the author vividly portrays resilience and hope during the Great Depression.