Part Two – 1934 Resiliency Chapters Six, Seven, and Eight
And on we go to the next three chapters!!
The author’s ability to take small, seemingly unimportant moments and turn them into something that feels like a Dramatic Moment makes it hard to put this book down (imho). Take for example the unexpected race between the freshman and varsity boats coming in from practice (page 85), and readers can almost see the wheels start turning in Coach Ulbrickson’s mind. Figuring out how to get the same response on a regular basis, is it the day or is it the mix of rowers or is something intangible? And how can his team keep up with the other West Coast teams University of Washington needs to defeat before they can move onto the East Coast teams? All of this is giving us a better perspective on what challenges lay ahead for our Boys in the Boat, while also keeping us on the edge of our seats..
Possible questions for discussion from Part Two:
1. Do you think Ky Ebright was right to complain about George Pocock? If you were Mr. Pocock, how would you have responded?
2. Now that you’re more acquainted with how small differences in the shell, oars, and the positions people are assigned, what do you think made the University of Washington’s Freshman Team so successful? What position do you think you’d be assigned?
3. Did you know how long the high temperatures and drought conditions were present in the 1930s? What kind of daily impact do you think that had on the people of the Midwest and Great Plains? How do you think it affected the people we’ve met in this book?
4. Were you surprised to find out where Harry and Thula wound up? What would you have done if you were Joe?
5. Part two is focused on the resiliency of people, and also a little bit on the Western red cedar too. Did you know how much the materials going into the equipment would matter? Are you feeling inspired to start building anything out of the native plants found in Ohio? 🙂
6. Will you be watching the 2024 Paris Olympics Rowing Competition, starting on July 27th? You have time, so why not get to know US Rowing Eight+ boat class Teams before the games begin!
Let us know how your thoughts! Come to one, or both, of our All Ages Book Discussion:
Tuesday, July 23, 7:00-8:00pm in the Green Room at the Library OR Tuesday, July 30, 10:30-11:30am at the Rocky River Senior Center at 21014 Hilliard Blvd.
See you in just a few weeks! -Stacey
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