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Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero and Pioneer of Big Wave Surfing
by Stuart Holmes Coleman Legendary Hawaiian Eddie Aikau was a fearless and gifted surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as the first and most famous Waimea Bay lifeguard on the North Shore, he saved hundreds of lives from its treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save the crew aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule'a. |
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James Brown If you enjoyed Unbroken, you'll like this. This is the true story of how a rag-tag crew team from the University of Washington beat out all of the top contenders for the gold medal during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. (nonfiction) |
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice
by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, & Dawud Anyabwile On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. |
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