A Most Beautiful Thing
The True Story of America's First All-Black High School Rowing Team
Published on 30. June 2020
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-250-75476-9 (ISBN)
Description
Now a documentary narrated by Common, produced by Grant Hill, Dwyane Wade, and 9th Wonder, from filmmaker Mary Mazzio
The inspiring, and moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who form the first all-black high school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.
The inspiring, and moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who form the first all-black high school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 164 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-250-75476-9 (9781250754769)
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Arshay Cooper
A Most Beautiful Thing
The True Story of America's First All-Black High School Rowing Team
E-Book
06/2020
Flatiron Books
€12.99
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Person
Arshay Cooper is an author, motivational speaker, and volunteers for numerous community outreach organizations. He works as the chief community engagement officer for Row New York, a nonprofit focusing on opening the boat house doors for everyone, and was the recipient of the 2017 USRowing Golden Oars Award. He lives in Brooklyn with his family.