Key Ideas

1. The Boys in the Boat is a nonfiction book written by Daniel James Brown that tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew team.

2. The book explores the hardships and triumphs of the individual rowers, their coach, and the boat builder during the Great Depression.

3. The main focus of the book is on Joe Rantz, one of the rowers who overcomes a difficult childhood and personal setbacks to become an integral part of the team.

4. The team's ultimate goal is to compete in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, where they face stiff competition from other countries, including A....
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