The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse | |
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Event Type: Adult Program Age Group(s): Adult Date: 11/14/2019 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 2:00 PM Description: Discuss "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Library: Sisters Public LibraryThe story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse 201 E Sun Ranch Drive Location: Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Contact: Paige Bentley-Flannery Contact Number: 5416177078 |