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"It's not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it's a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you." - The Boys In the Boat

After my 70% completed trudge through The Professor and The Madman, The Boys In the Boat has been a fresh breeze floating through an open window on a spring day.

I tried to work my way through The Professor and the Madman. I'm a "finisher" - I feel the need to always finish a book, even if it's a bore. But, after reading this blog post from Modern Mrs. Darcy (my new favorite go-to for finding good books!), I realized it's okay to jump ship.

So jumped I did into a fascinating story about nine American college students who fight for the gold in the Berlin Olympics. Although I'm not a rower (even though I wish I was - hello, good work out), I'm finding that rowing can be a metaphor for any worth-while pursuit. Success takes hard work, community and a hint of good luck. Reading tough pasts redeemed and lofty goals accomplished, no matter in what genre, is always inspirational.

Also, I'm on Goodreads! I'd love to connect with you and hear what good books you're reading.