This was a great memoir about Arshay and his experience growing up in the west side of Chicago and how rowing changed his life. 

This story broke my heart while reading and all the Arshay faced as a kid. The story still speaks about race, class , gangs and how hard it is to get out of the vicious cycle. I am glad Ken had the heart and the vision to start a rowing club in a Black school and gave these boys a chance to live beyond what they know.