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The Amateurs (Paperback)

by David Halberstam (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Fawcett Books; 1st Ballantine Books Ed edition (1 Aug 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0449910032
  • ISBN-13: 978-0449910030
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,140 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Best and the Brightest profiles the struggles of four unknown young men who compete to represent the U.S. as its lone single sculler in the 1984 Olympics. Reprint.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, well-woven stories, 2 Jun 1999
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Halberstam really gets into the minds & hearts and gives names and faces and histories to these traditionally anonymous competitors. Very deep and probing and moving, and the racing/action scenes are well-written. Glad to see a focus on a minor sport, where the athletes aren't stars or icons (unlike Halberstam's latest offering on Jordan).I compete in lifeguard rowing events--much different style of rowing than sculling, but I use an ergometer to help train. While reading this book my 2500 meter erg times dropped by 10 seconds or more, not from any form or style tips but just by recalling the focus, dedication and motivation of Halberstam's rowers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Why Row? Read this., 2 Sep 1998
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Halberstam poignantly captures the beauty, grace, intensity, zen and agony of the sport. I gave the book to my girlfriend to read so she'd understand why I get up before dawn in rain, snow or perfect calm to sit on my bottom in a boat and go backwards. It's also a fabulous portrait of amateur athletes, especially Olympic athletes, who push themselves to their limits not because they seek wealth, or glory or fame, but because they seek excellence. Fans of sports, biography and great writing will love this book.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read, 26 Aug 1999
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Reading this book gives one a complete idea on what it is like row and how it can take over one's life. It shows what dedication a rower has to this sport. This book also shows the disappointment and pain that is experienced during the course of one's rowing career.
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This is easily the best "sports" book I have ever read. On the recommendation of a close friend and former Harvard rower, I dove into this book thinking only that I... Read more
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I'm in the middle of my rowing career at Harvard right now, and David Halberstam's evaluation of rowing as an experience and as a way of life is right on. Read more
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