--- product_id: 50308246 title: "The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin" price: "¥5514" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/50308246-the-boys-in-the-boat-an-epic-journey-to-heart store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin **Price:** ¥5514 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin - **How much does it cost?** ¥5514 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/50308246-the-boys-in-the-boat-an-epic-journey-to-heart) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin Main Market by James Brown, Daniel (ISBN: 8601200580945) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Beautifully written, incredibly well-researched, and truly inspiring - I really enjoyed this book! The story of the American rowing team that went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is inspiring in its own right, but what really stood out to me was the level of detail and research the author put into it. Daniel James Brown is a journalist, and it shows in the best way. It was gorgeously researched. He doesn't just tell the story of the boys in the boat, he digs deep into their individual lives, their families, their struggles, and how they came together as a team. I loved that he also brought in the craftsmanship of the boat itself and the story of the boatbuilder. There’s so much care and depth in how he describes the process of carving and shaping the shell, and how important that craftsmanship was to their success. It’s written with such warmth and respect for the people involved, and even though I’m not into rowing, I was hooked! The final race had me holding my breath, and I've never watched an actual rowing race in my life! It's such a great book that I've since gifted it to both friends and family. There was a movie made of this a couple of years ago, and it simply doesn't go near doing the book justice. Skip the mediocre movie and read the superb book! Review: Excellent - It's a little long-winded, and I questioned the need for the reader to know the details of every single race, but a fascinating insight into the life of Joe Rantz and the art of rowing. Joes mother died when he was four. His father eventually remarries, but Joe doesn't get along with his new stepmother, who's actually the sister of his brother's wife and it's not long before Joe is booted out of the family home, living at the schoolhouse and doing various jobs to pay for his upkeep. By the time he was 15 he was left completely on his own when the family moved away, and at this stage there's no doubting Joe's dad is just about the worst father ever. But Joe works hard, felling trees nd any other work he can find, and through perseverance saves up the money to get into Washington University, and makes the rowing team. Through grit, setbacks and determination the team makes it to Hitler's Germany for the 1936 Olympics. All in all, this is a fascinating book that I would recommend to anyone. Before reading this book I'll admit I had little interest in rowing, but this book opened up a whole new world. The techniques used are incredible. I honestly had no idea. An excellent book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1447210980 | | Best Sellers Rank | 60,581 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Rowing 32 in History of Sports (Books) 34 in United States Historical Biographies | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (88,839) | | Dimensions | 13.1 x 2.6 x 19.6 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | ISBN-10 | 9781447210986 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1447210986 | | Item weight | 300 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | 2 Jan. 2014 | | Publisher | Pan | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E8gpUg3-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written, incredibly well-researched, and truly inspiring *by S***H on 13 April 2025* I really enjoyed this book! The story of the American rowing team that went to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is inspiring in its own right, but what really stood out to me was the level of detail and research the author put into it. Daniel James Brown is a journalist, and it shows in the best way. It was gorgeously researched. He doesn't just tell the story of the boys in the boat, he digs deep into their individual lives, their families, their struggles, and how they came together as a team. I loved that he also brought in the craftsmanship of the boat itself and the story of the boatbuilder. There’s so much care and depth in how he describes the process of carving and shaping the shell, and how important that craftsmanship was to their success. It’s written with such warmth and respect for the people involved, and even though I’m not into rowing, I was hooked! The final race had me holding my breath, and I've never watched an actual rowing race in my life! It's such a great book that I've since gifted it to both friends and family. There was a movie made of this a couple of years ago, and it simply doesn't go near doing the book justice. Skip the mediocre movie and read the superb book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by K***S on 1 July 2024* It's a little long-winded, and I questioned the need for the reader to know the details of every single race, but a fascinating insight into the life of Joe Rantz and the art of rowing. Joes mother died when he was four. His father eventually remarries, but Joe doesn't get along with his new stepmother, who's actually the sister of his brother's wife and it's not long before Joe is booted out of the family home, living at the schoolhouse and doing various jobs to pay for his upkeep. By the time he was 15 he was left completely on his own when the family moved away, and at this stage there's no doubting Joe's dad is just about the worst father ever. But Joe works hard, felling trees nd any other work he can find, and through perseverance saves up the money to get into Washington University, and makes the rowing team. Through grit, setbacks and determination the team makes it to Hitler's Germany for the 1936 Olympics. All in all, this is a fascinating book that I would recommend to anyone. Before reading this book I'll admit I had little interest in rowing, but this book opened up a whole new world. The techniques used are incredible. I honestly had no idea. An excellent book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enchanting tale of triumph on the water, only slightly marred by a few too many adjectives! *by G***S on 28 August 2016* I found this a very enjoyable account of the medal-winning rowing eight in the 1936 Olympics, from their arrival as Freshmen at college in the Autumn of 1932 through to the event itself and immediate aftermath. As someone who both rowed and coxed at college, I enjoyed all the lengthy descriptions of technique and outings but I suspect non-rowers may find that aspect a bit over-done. However, the book is well structured, tells an interesting true story and, on the whole, is very well-written although DJB does have a tendency to over-write at times. Everything needs at least three adjectives to describe it, every hat is worn at a 'jaunty angle', every dress 'summery and floral', every jumper 'worn and threadbare' (the poor Westerners) or 'emblazoned with a crest' (the rich East Coast boys) and so on. There is a fine line between being descriptive and stating the blinking obvious and when we hear about people 'attacking steaks with knives and forks' you are ready to scream 'Really??? Not machetes and whale harpoons?' Apart from that, it is a compelling tale and the interweaving of the parallel events unfolding in Nazi Germany is very well executed. Rowers will love it. Sports fans or anyone who likes a true story of underdogs triumphing will like it a lot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/50308246-the-boys-in-the-boat-an-epic-journey-to-heart](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/50308246-the-boys-in-the-boat-an-epic-journey-to-heart) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-28*