A Non Fiction Novel By Daniel James Brown

The Boys in the Boat

A Non-Fiction Novel by Daniel James Brown

Summary

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics is a non-fiction novel by Daniel James Brown. The book tells the story of the University of Washington rowing team's quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The team, led by Joe Rantz, overcame adversity to win the gold medal in the eight-oared shell event. The book was a New York Times bestseller and has been adapted into a PBS documentary.