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The story of the nine men from Washington that won the Olympics for 8-man rowing in 1936 would be compelling enough in its own right, but pairing it with Daniel James Brown's spectacular storytelling makes it one of my favorite books of all time. It has all the trappings of a great story centered around sport: the Herculean effort, the perseverence, and the heart-pounding climactic moments. What elevates this to perfection is Brown's characterization of the titular boys. By the end of the story, you know what the climax means to the protagonists and feel such a close bond to them that you really feel their catharsis.
An anecdote to drive home the effectiveness of Brown's writing in establishing the emotional core of the book. I am not a book crier. I've very rarely even felt choked up while reading. I finished Boys in the Boat at the gym listening to it on audiobook (by the incredibly talented Edward Herrmann), and was moved to tears MULTIPLE TIMES. Picture a 31-year old man in a very public place, literally weeping during a set of delt raises. That was me, and this was the book that did it.
An anecdote to drive home the effectiveness of Brown's writing in establishing the emotional core of the book. I am not a book crier. I've very rarely even felt choked up while reading. I finished Boys in the Boat at the gym listening to it on audiobook (by the incredibly talented Edward Herrmann), and was moved to tears MULTIPLE TIMES. Picture a 31-year old man in a very public place, literally weeping during a set of delt raises. That was me, and this was the book that did it.