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Seabiscuit: An American Legendby Laura Hillenbrand
Synopses & ReviewsFrom Powells.com:Occasionally a sporting hero comes along and takes a nation by storm, breaking
records and physically achieving the seemingly impossible. Olympic athletes winning
gold medals can bring out feverish national pride, a sporting representation of
Us against the world. But when the Olympics shut up shop until the next four year
celebration, or when the baseball or hockey season ends, the general public resumes
worrying about paying the rent, bringing up families and wondering what's on TV
tonight. So it is remarkable to think that in the years between 1936 to 1947 it
was a racehorse called Seabiscuit who obsessed the country. Seabiscuit was a runt
of a racehorse, with crooked legs and a predisposition for indolence, but by 1938
Seabiscuit was making more news headlines than Hitler, Mussolini, or FDR.
It was the determination and personal sacrifice of three men — the ex-auto baron owner, the Walt Whitman quoting trainer, and the jockey who was blind in one eye — who saw the potential in this unlikely national treasure. Author Laura Hillenbrand has researched and brilliantly retold this rags-to-riches story set during a time of war, depression, and uncertainty. Not only does she present fully fleshed out character studies, she examines in compelling detail the economic and social context that created this national craving for such a hero. And she describes the horse races with a nail-biting urgency that will keep the reader flashing through the pages. Seabiscuit is more than sports writing, more than biography — Seabiscuit is a telling document about America's romance with the underdog. (An additional note: this trade paper edition would be great for book groups as it includes a bonus reader's guide.) Georgie, Powells.com Publisher Comments:In this "New York Times" bestseller now in paperback, Hillenbrand unfolds the spellbinding story of the racehorse Seabiscuit in a riveting tale of grit, grace, luck, and an underdog's stubborn determination. Photos throughout. Review:“Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a horse but a fascinating slice of American history as well.” The New York Times Review:“REMARKABLE . . . MEMORABLE . . . JUST AS COMPELLING TODAY AS IT WAS IN 1938.” The Washington Post Review:“Engrossing . . . Fast-moving . . . More than just a horse’s tale, because the humans who owned, trained, and rode Seabiscuit are equally fascinating. . . . [Hillenbrand] shows an extraordinary talent for describing a horse race so vividly that the reader feels like the rider.” Sports Illustrated Synopsis:Hillenbrand's riveting about underdog racehorse Seabiscuit is now a major motion picture from Universal, starring Tobey Maguire, Chris Cooper, Jeff Bridges, and William H. Macy. Directed by Gary Ross ("Pleasantville"). About the AuthorLaura Hillenbrand has been writing about Thoroughbred racing since 1988 and has been a contributing writer/editor for Equus magazine since 1989. Her work has also appeared in American Heritage, ABC Sports Online, The Blood-Horse, Thoroughbred Times, The Backstretch, Turf and Sport Digest and many other publications. Her 1998 American Heritage article on Seabiscuit won the Eclipse Award for Magazine Writing, the highest award for Thoroughbred racing. She is currently serving as a consultant on a Universal Studios movie based on this book. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Laura lives in Washington, D.C. From the Hardcover edition. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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