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Chosen by a Horse

by Susan Richards

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldnt be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse with a foal close on her heels, walked right up that ramp and into Susans life. This gentle creaturemalnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infectionhad endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susans paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living.

An elegant and often heartbreaking tale filled with animal characters as complicated and lively as their human counterparts, this is an inspiring story of courage and hope and the ways in which all loveeven an animalshas the power to heal.

Review:

PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE"This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."THE BOSTON GLOBE"Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."TEMPLE GRANDIN

Synopsis:

A lonely woman who's had a difficult life agrees to take care of a skeletal racehorse rescued by the SPCA. Susan Richards already owns three horses, but it is with Lay Me Down that she forges a special, healing relationship that alters her life.
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About the Author

SUSAN RICHARDS has a BA in English from the University of Colorado and a Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University. She lives in Olivebridge, New York, and teaches writing at SUNY Ulster and Marist College.
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litreader14, March 21, 2009 (view all comments by litreader14)
This is a simply and beautifully written book, with great meaning for horse lovers, but also for anyone with sympathy for life itself. Ms. Richards conveys the meaning that one, very singular horse, had in her life, which translates to anyone who has had to cope with loss, whether from an early age or a later one.

This is a book that deals with loss, but in its heart, it is a book about hope, and love, and the possibility to reconcile a damaged life with quiet dignity.



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I really enjoyed reading this book! I can relate to the love of a horse because i have one.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156031172
Author:
Richards, Susan
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Horses - General
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Horses - Care
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Subject:
Human-animal relationships
Subject:
BIO026000
Subject:
Horses - New York (State)
Subject:
Richards, Susan
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
June 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
8.04x5.27x.66 in. .54 lbs.
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