The Boys in the Boat author Daniel James Brown
The Boys in the Boat tells the true story of a group of working-class boys from the University of Washington who ultimately defeated the most talented rowing teams at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. of eight rowers shocked the world and inspired a nation by defeating the elite German team rowing for Adolf Hitler.
The Boys in the Boat was a natural choice for One Book 2017, given that Sarasota County will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. For more information, visit www.scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
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