The Amateurs: The Story of Four Young Men and Their Quest for an Olympic Gold Medal
by David Halberstam
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Author: David HalberstamEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05-07
ISBN: 0449910032
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: A Look at a lonely calling
Summary: 5 Stars
Someone recommended this book to me one day during the Olympics. I read it straight through at one setting. It is the story of a lonely sport, rowing, and the men who endure incredible pain and sacrifice just for the chance of competition. These are not men who party at night, sleep late and wave to the cameras. No, they are dedicated, serious students who have been called to wield an oar.The author shares a trait with Paul Johnson and Daniel Boorstin- that is the art of intertwining personal tales within the plot of his story in such a way that both complement each other. If you want a good beach book, this is the one.
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