Are you considering the gift of a book for your dad this Father’s Day? If your dad is a fan of sports competitions and history, then The Boys in the Boat is the perfect choice. “Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times–the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.” Honestly, this nonfiction book was a moving read even for me (and I really don’t care about rowing or sports–though I admit to loving a good underdog story–RUDY!).
If you’re interested in pairing The Boys in the Boat with something in theme, this plush rowing blanket would be perfect. It’s 60” by 40″ inches and also comes in gray, white, and teal.
This 1-liter stainless steel water bottle captures both the patriotic and the rowing aspects of the book.
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