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Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CALLUM TURNER AND DIRECTED BY GEORGE CLOONEY Cast aside by his family at an early age, abandoned and left to fend for himself in the woods of Washington State, young Joe Rantz turns to rowing as a way of escaping his past. What follows is an extraordinary journey, as Joe and eight other working-class boys exchange the sweat and dust of life in 1930s America for the promise of glory at the heart of Hitler's Berlin. Stroke by stroke, a remarkable young man strives to regain his shattered self-regard, to dare again to trust in others - and to find his way back home. Told against the backdrop of the Great Depression, The Boys in the Boat is narrative non-fiction of the first order; a personal story full of lyricism and unexpected beauty that rises above the grand sweep of history, and captures instead the purest essence of what it means to be alive.
Spot a toy penguin next to a book? It's part of our special Penguin Campaign! These selected books not only offer a great read but also contribute to a noble cause. With each of these books purchased, R5 goes towards sponsoring our feathered friends "Blikkies" and "Bos" at the East London Aquarium. Your choice makes a difference one book, one penguin at a time!
The toy penguin is for illustration purposes only and not for sale.
About ReadMatter
Readmatter Bookshop has proudly served customers on Bobshop since 2008. As a verified seller, we offer a trustworthy shopping experience, maintaining an impeccable 100% positive rating from our buyers. With three strategically located depots across the greater Gauteng area, all orders are promptly dispatched from our Johannesburg North branch. Shop with confidence at Readmatter!
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Condition & Availability
All our books are secondhand unless stated otherwise. Since we operate a network of physical stores in addition to our online presence, and update our Bobshop inventory only at the close of each business day, there may be occasions where items listed as available online have already been sold in-store. In such instances, we will provide a full refund promptly.
Readmatter is the proud sponsor of Penguins "Blikkies" and "Bos" at the East London Aquarium.
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