Halberstam, David

The Amateurs

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ISBN 13:: 9780449910030
author:: Halberstam, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Fawcett
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1996
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 130mm X 15mm
Genre:: Olympic games
Condition:: New
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Astonishing and moving, The Amateurs is a gripping narrative about four young men's quest for Olympic gold. David Halberstam's reportage shines a light on the world of amateur rowing, where athletes strive without financial reward.

Through the 1984 single sculls trials in Princeton, Halberstam explores what drives these men to endure physical pain and what they have sacrificed to pursue their dreams. With vivid sportswriting and narrative skills reminiscent of a Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent, The Amateurs combines informative storytelling with suspenseful tension.

This riveting account makes us care about the four men, their disappointments, and the brutal testing of their friendships. A masterful job that maintains suspense to the very last stroke, The Amateurs is a compelling read for anyone interested in sports and human drama.

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