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Snack and Chat Book Discussion

"The Boys in the Boat"

2024-07-23 16:00:00 2024-07-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Snack and Chat Book Discussion As the world turns its attention to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, we'll take a trip back to 1936 Berlin as we discuss "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown, a previous One Read selection. Uncover the story of the underdog U.S. rowing team who surprisingly defeated the rowing elite at the Olympics and grabbed the attention of Adolph Hitler and millions of others. Adults. Holts Summit Public Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-23 16:00:00 2024-07-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Snack and Chat Book Discussion As the world turns its attention to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, we'll take a trip back to 1936 Berlin as we discuss "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown, a previous One Read selection. Uncover the story of the underdog U.S. rowing team who surprisingly defeated the rowing elite at the Olympics and grabbed the attention of Adolph Hitler and millions of others. Adults. Holts Summit Public Library - Meeting Room

As the world turns its attention to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, we'll take a trip back to 1936 Berlin as we discuss "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown, a previous One Read selection. Uncover the story of the underdog U.S. rowing team who surprisingly defeated the rowing elite at the Olympics and grabbed the attention of Adolph Hitler and millions of others. Adults.

Everyone likes a good David vs. Goliath story about the little guy who wins against unbelievable odds. So, as the world turns its attention to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, let's take a trip back to 1936 Berlin to discuss "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown, a previous One Read selection. This is the true story of the underdog U.S. rowing team made up of sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers. They surprisingly defeated the rowing elite at the Olympics held in Germany and grabbed the attention of Adolph Hitler and millions of others.

Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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