I did finish an awesome book that I'm happy to tell you about, instead of simply the occasional update that I read for 5 minutes every night! Excited?
I finished The Boys in the Boat about the 8-man crew team from the University of Washington that made it to the 1936 Olympic Games which were held in Hitler's sanitized Nazi Germany. They are considered to be the greatest 8-man crew in history.
While the story focuses on one particular rower, Joe Rantz, his poverty, virtual abandonment by his father, who struggles to not only survive, but also put himself through college, there is plenty of background on the other team members, the coach, and the craftsman who built their shells. All of the boys who were finally selected to be part of this crew---a match made in heaven, you might say---had something in common which forged an incredible bond. That bond made history. The story culminates with the dramatic final race in Berlin. I wish I'd seen it! In fact, there are videos on YouTube of the race, along with re-enactments after the race. If you admire grit and determination, you will like this!
For fun, and as a little change of pace, I crocheted up this infinity cowl. It is chunky and cozy! It's in the shop.
It's seems to finally have turned fall here, too, just yesterday. I can finally put tights or leggings on! I was tired of wondering what to wear every day. Your book looks good. I read one about a runner who raced during the same era -- what a different life! Have a great weekend!
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