The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown
We had so much to talk about with this amazing book.
Our discussion last two hours and we had a great time. The Boys in the Boat is an inspirational story that will stay with
you long after you finish reading. This nonfiction adventure is one of the best
books I’ve read this year. The University of Washington rowers shows how hard
work and teamwork pay off. We all felt these resilient boys had strength and
courage beyond what we have today.
The personal stories of our group members will stick
with me the most. Hearing about how one member’s grandfather had to leave the
house at age 14 because it was too hard to feed growing boys was shocking. Hearing
members describe their trips and experiences of living in Germany was very
interesting. One member lived in Munich. The people were very different and
were not helpful or pleasant to her. Everywhere she went people seemed to think
her politeness were an affront to them. Her hilarious stories showed how
different our cultures are.
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