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In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers goosestepping, an AfricanAmerican son of sharecroppers won a staggering four Olympic gold medals and singlehandedly crushed Hitlers myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 games is that of a highprofile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man.Drawing on access to the Owens family, previously unpublished interviews, and exhaustive archival research, Jeremy Schaap transports us to Nazi Germany to weave this dramatic tale. From the start, American participation in the 1936 games was controversial. A boycott was afoot, based on reports of Nazi hostility to Jews, but was thwarted by the president of the American Olympic Committee, who dismissed the actions of the Third Reich as irrelevant. At the games themselves the subplots and intrigue continued: Owens was befriended by a German rival, broad jumper Luz Long, who, legend has it, helped Owens win the gold medal at his own expense. Two Jewish sprinters were denied the chance to compete for the United States at the last possible moment, most likely out of misguided deference to the Nazi hosts. And a myth was born that Hitler had snubbed Owens by failing to congratulate him.Schaap reveals what really transpired over those tense, exhilarating few weeks some seventy years ago. In the end, Triumph illuminates what happens when sports and geopolitics collide on a world stage.
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This book about Jesse Owens had some great moments, but I felt like it skimmed over a lot of important details. I wanted to know more about his life after the Olympics. It was still a good read, but I was hoping for more depth. If you’re a history buff, it’s worth checking out, just don't expect an exhaustive biography.
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Rita Chen
Interesting but Lacked Depth
This book about Jesse Owens had some great moments, but I felt like it skimmed over a lot of important details. I wanted to know more about his life after the Olympics. It was still a good read, but I was hoping for more depth. If you’re a history buff, it’s worth checking out, just don't expect an exhaustive biography.
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Liam Patterson
A Powerful Historical Insight
I just finished reading 'The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics' and wow, what an eye-opening experience! The way it dives deep into the struggles Jesse faced is incredibly moving. The storytelling is engaging and really captures the tension of that time. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves history or sports!
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Liam Patterson
A Powerful Historical Insight
I just finished reading 'The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics' and wow, what an eye-opening experience! The way it dives deep into the struggles Jesse faced is incredibly moving. The storytelling is engaging and really captures the tension of that time. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves history or sports!
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Sofia Gonzalez
Disappointing Editing and Flow
I really wanted to like 'The Untold Story of Jesse Owens,' but the editing felt off. Some parts were choppy and hard to follow. I think the content itself is important, but the execution could have been better. It was an okay read, but I expected more from such a powerful subject.
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