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Title: Olympic Affair
Subtitle: A Novel of Hitler's Siren and America's Hero
Author: Terry Frei
Narrator: Mark Moseley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-17-14
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
Although not a member of the National Socialist Party, Leni Riefenstahl was the film-maker darling of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler. First a successful dancer and actress in Germany, she became more notorious when she produced and directed Victory of Faith and Triumph of the Will, the chilling documentaries about Nazi Party congresses at Nuremberg.
Glenn Morris was an All-American farm boy from tiny Simla, Colorado, as well as a former college football star and student body president at the school now known as Colorado State University. At the 1936 Olympics, he won the decathlon, earning him the label "the world's greatest athlete." Among the American heroes at the Berlin Games, he was considered second only to Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals.
Riefenstahl and Morris: An unlikely couple? Perhaps, but in her 1987 memoirs, the German filmmaker belatedly confirmed she had an affair with the American athlete during the filming of Olympia, Riefenstahl's documentary about the Berlin Games. In fact, she portrayed it as much more than a dalliance, saying that she had dreamed of marrying Morris and that he broke her heart. Morris, who went on to Hollywood, the National Football League, and military service, spoke sparingly of the relationship, but mused late in life that he "should have stayed in Germany with Leni."
In Olympic Affair, author Terry Frei turns to historical fiction in a novel researched in much the same fashion as his widely praised works of non-fiction, including Horns, Hogs, and Nixon Coming and Third Down and a War to Go. Using deduction, imagination and narrative skill to augment documented fact (as well as debunk myths parroted for many years), Frei tells the story of their ill-fated affairand beyond.
Members Reviews:
Frei Captures History for Us
A very interesting book that provides an insight into the world of the mid-1930's before World War II. It's a fascinating story of the small-town Colorado athlete and an extraordinary woman movie-maker. This could be a screen play for a movie.
Terry really brings the characters to life. I can't wait to read more Terry Frei stuff. Well done.
Sports, Intrigue, and Romance
Outstanding read! Historical recreation of the relationship between Glenn Morris, a Colorado decathalete, and Leni Riefenstal, Hitlers's preferred movie-maker. This book covers the American participation in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but also provides an historical perspective on the political implications of the Nazi desire to showcase Germany and win hearts and minds to their cause. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.
Five Stars
Was super!
Learn and entertain
Very interesting book. His use of timelines and history made the story all the more interesting.. Well worth the purchase and time
Truly a great read as I could not put it down
Outstanding book... Truly a great read as I could not put it down!
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Title: Olympic Affair
Subtitle: A Novel of Hitler's Siren and America's Hero
Author: Terry Frei
Narrator: Mark Moseley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-17-14
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
Although not a member of the National Socialist Party, Leni Riefenstahl was the film-maker darling of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler. First a successful dancer and actress in Germany, she became more notorious when she produced and directed Victory of Faith and Triumph of the Will, the chilling documentaries about Nazi Party congresses at Nuremberg.
Glenn Morris was an All-American farm boy from tiny Simla, Colorado, as well as a former college football star and student body president at the school now known as Colorado State University. At the 1936 Olympics, he won the decathlon, earning him the label "the world's greatest athlete." Among the American heroes at the Berlin Games, he was considered second only to Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals.
Riefenstahl and Morris: An unlikely couple? Perhaps, but in her 1987 memoirs, the German filmmaker belatedly confirmed she had an affair with the American athlete during the filming of Olympia, Riefenstahl's documentary about the Berlin Games. In fact, she portrayed it as much more than a dalliance, saying that she had dreamed of marrying Morris and that he broke her heart. Morris, who went on to Hollywood, the National Football League, and military service, spoke sparingly of the relationship, but mused late in life that he "should have stayed in Germany with Leni."
In Olympic Affair, author Terry Frei turns to historical fiction in a novel researched in much the same fashion as his widely praised works of non-fiction, including Horns, Hogs, and Nixon Coming and Third Down and a War to Go. Using deduction, imagination and narrative skill to augment documented fact (as well as debunk myths parroted for many years), Frei tells the story of their ill-fated affairand beyond.
Members Reviews:
Frei Captures History for Us
A very interesting book that provides an insight into the world of the mid-1930's before World War II. It's a fascinating story of the small-town Colorado athlete and an extraordinary woman movie-maker. This could be a screen play for a movie.
Terry really brings the characters to life. I can't wait to read more Terry Frei stuff. Well done.
Sports, Intrigue, and Romance
Outstanding read! Historical recreation of the relationship between Glenn Morris, a Colorado decathalete, and Leni Riefenstal, Hitlers's preferred movie-maker. This book covers the American participation in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but also provides an historical perspective on the political implications of the Nazi desire to showcase Germany and win hearts and minds to their cause. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.
Five Stars
Was super!
Learn and entertain
Very interesting book. His use of timelines and history made the story all the more interesting.. Well worth the purchase and time
Truly a great read as I could not put it down
Outstanding book... Truly a great read as I could not put it down!