Faster

How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler's Best

By: Neal Bascomb

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

For fans of The Boys in the Boat and In the Garden of Beasts, a pulse-pounding tale of triumph over Hitler’s fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing.

They were the unlikeliest of heroes. René Dreyfus, a former top driver on the international race car circuit, had been banned from the best teams - and fastest cars - by the mid-1930s because of his Jewish heritage. Charles Weiffenbach, head of the down-on-its-luck automaker Delahaye, was desperately trying to save his company as the world teetered at the brink. And Lucy Schell, the adventurous daughter of an American multi-millionaire, yearned to reclaim the glory of her rally-driving days.

As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, these three misfits banded together to challenge Hitler’s dominance at the apex of motorsport: the Grand Prix. Their quest for redemption culminated in a remarkable race that is still talked about in racing circles to this day - but which, soon after it ended, Hitler attempted to completely erase from history. 

Bringing to life this glamorous era and the sport that defined it, Faster chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history’s darkest hour.

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Wonderful

What a great story. For those of us that experience the world of automobiles and racing as an integral aspect of our humanity, this book captures all of it. This was the most joy I have had listening to an audio book in some time. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a keen sense and appreciation of modern history, and a love of cars and auto racing. You will not be disappointed.

Great read!

Story was excellent and the narrator did a fantastic job with the car terms and locations!

What a great listen

Bascomb's vivid storytelling x Ballerini's masterful narration = most enjoyable listening experience all while learning something new.

Racing history told incredibly well

Bascomb tells a compelling story that weaves interesting automotive history, just enough history of the time, with character stories that all blend together wonderfully well. A must listen for anyone with any automotive or racing interest. The reader was excellent and only added to the interest. In all one of the best audiobook experiences I've encountered.

Fantastic book!

This is my second Neal Bascomb book. He is a fabulous writer! The performance is excellent too. Enjoy!