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This is the remarkable story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British...
"A heartbreaking yet inspiring story of MacNolia Cox. Her excellent spelling skills helped to break through race barriers."
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"Such a great story with so much woven into it. Not just a mystery but also a story about families, about the passion and power of music, racism, slavery and being able to follow one's dreams even when very few believe you are on the right path. ..."
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