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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Waterby Daniel J Boyne
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: A Boston Globe bestseller, now in paperback — "The Red Rose Crew is a terrific book. It's not just for rowers — it's as universally appealing as The Horse Whisperer." --John Casey, author of Spartina More than twenty years before Mia Hamm led the U.S. women's soccer team to win the 1999 World Cup, a group of amazing women rowed their way to international success and glory, battling sexual prejudice, bureaucracy, and male domination in one of the most grueling and competitive sports. Now their gripping story of bravery, determination, and indomitable spirit is told in The Red Rose Crew. Review:"A thrilling account of the U.S. Women's Crew as it prepared to compete in the 1975 World Championship in rowing . . ." (Kirkus Reviews) Review:"Well written, direct, and effective, this book conveys the rowers' and the coaches' skill, tenacity, energy, and enthusiasm . . ." (Library Journal) Review:"With supple prose and pinpoint anecdotes, Boyne tells a story of transformation." (Ellen Clegg, Boston Globe) Synopsis:More than twenty years before Mia Hamm led the U.S. women's soccer team to win the 1999 World Cup, a group of amazing women rowed their way to international success and glory, battling sexual prejudice, bureaucracy, and male domination in one of the most grueling and competitive sports. Now their gripping story of bravery, determination, and indomitable spirit is told in The Red Rose Crew. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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