Nonfiction Book Group @ Central
This month the Nonfiction Book Group will read and discuss: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown
"The University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the nine boys, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what beating the odds really meant. They defeated elite rivals from California and eastern schools to earn the right to compete against the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic Games in Berlin. The crew was assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it was their trust in each other that made them a victorious team"
Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register click the button below or contact the library for assistance. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the Circulation Desk of the Central Library.
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- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Contact:
- Robin Nyzio; 401-943-9080 x3; rnyzio@cranstonlibrary.org
- Location:
- Seminar Room
- Branch:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Book & Movie Groups