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État
Bon: Un livre qui a été lu, mais qui est en bon état. La couverture présente des dommages infimes, ...
ISBN
9780312382254
Book Title
Horse God Built : the Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse
Item Length
8.2in
Original Language
English
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Year
2008
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Lawrence Scanlan
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
Topic
Horse Racing, General, Sports
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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For anybody who loves horses, and for all of those who are thrilled by horse racing and the behind-the-scenes drama of the track, The Horse That God Built is must reading. --Michael Korda, author of Horse People Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ESPN's top fifty athletes of the twentieth century (ahead of Mickey Mantle). His final race at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory for horse lovers everywhere. Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie Shorty Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse's success, has been all but forgotten---until now. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion. In Scanlan's rich narrative, we get a groom's-eye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse's glory from the sidelines. More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse. Praise for The Horse God Built : Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic... -- Publishers Weekly The author's tribute is heartfelt... -- Kirkus ...detailed in all its equine awesomeness. -- Maxim ...will satisfy those who can't get enough of Secretariat. --The New York Times ...an informative read that hardboots and novices alike can enjoy. --The Lexington Herald Leader (Kentucky) Eddie Sweat's story represents the last great untold chapter in the Secretariat saga. Larry Scanlan has honoured both groom and horse by giving it to us at last. --John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter's Son This well-researched book is a must for readers who are fans of the horse, but if you just want a good read, you're going to love this animal/human interest story. -- Monty Roberts, author of The Man Who Listens to Horses

Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312382251
ISBN-13
9780312382254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63896729

Product Key Features

Book Title
Horse God Built : the Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse
Author
Lawrence Scanlan
Original Language
English
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Horse Racing, General, Sports
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Sf355.S42
Reviews
"Scanlan is a compassionate reporter ... the author is an amiable companion on the road." --Bill Barich, The New York Times   "...this volume bulges with insight into and sensitivity toward the world of Thoroughbred horse racing.... Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic." -- Publishers Weekly   "The author's tribute is heartfelt, and Sweat is a worthy subject." -- Kirkus Reviews   "Scanlan makes a convincing case." -- Booklist, "Scanlan is a compassionate reporter ... the author is an amiable companion on the road." --Bill Barich , The New York Times "...this volume bulges with insight into and sensitivity toward the world of Thoroughbred horse racing.... Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic." -- Publishers Weekly "The author's tribute is heartfelt, and Sweat is a worthy subject." -- Kirkus Reviews "Scanlan makes a convincing case." -- Booklist, ...this volume bulges with insight into and sensitivity toward the world of Thoroughbred horse racing.... Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic., "Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic..."-- Publishers Weekly "The author's tribute is heartfelt..."-- Kirkus Reviews "...detailed in all its equine awesomeness."-- Maxim "...will satisfy those who can't get enough of Secretariat." --The New York Times "...an informative read that hardboots and novices alike can enjoy." --The Lexington Herald Leader (Kentucky) "Eddie Sweat's story represents the last great untold chapter in the Secretariat saga. Larry Scanlan has honored both groom and horse by giving it to us at last. --John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter's Son "This well-researched book is a must for readers who are fans of the horse, but if you just want a good read, you're going to love this animal/human interest story." -- Monty Roberts, author of The Man Who Listens to Horses
Copyright Date
2008
Dewey Decimal
798.40092/9 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • par almar-1720
    juil. 27, 2021

    Perfect title with reverence for an amazing nonhuman being

    I am an equine veterinarian and horse lover all my life, and used to have a Secretariat grandson. This book put much emphasis on the true horse-people relationship that is the basis of the best horsemanship and the humane treatment of these amazing creations that is the basis of attaining best performance. It was also fun to learn about Secretariat's little personality quirks and behaviors. My Sec grandson inherited a lot of his kindness, sense of mischief and personal dignity and self-confidence. Now I know where that came from--he was almost a person in a furry suit. The author's personal and for him, unexpected journey toward realization of the absolute love possible between our two species was something I occasionally see occur in my most observant and intuitive clients, and it is ...

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : rockymtntext

  • par jinjinn
    févr. 12, 2019

    interesting but not the story I expected

    The story was not what I expected - I didnt realize that the book was written after the death of Eddie Sweat when I bought it, How can you write about the relationship between a specific horse and his specific groom if you cant even interview the groom? The author spoke to other grooms, Secretariat's exercise riders, Eddie"s family, and many other people in the horse world. For this reason I did enjoy the material and the insights provided, and ultimately I enjoyed the book (although I feel it was strewn together rather haphazardly). Just dont expect the personal story of Secretariat and Eddie Sweat

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : discover-books

  • par pamlambski
    nov. 07, 2015

    Great Read!

    Very compelling book about the relationship between Secretariat and Eddie Sweat, the groom who took care of him and loved him. If you think you know the whole Secretariat story, you don't. unless you have read this book. The author writes in such a way that it is hard to put down.

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : delanddame

  • par casper32
    août 08, 2020

    The Groom that God Built

    This book is more about Secretariats groom.. good to know.. not enough info about each race and what leads him to be the greatest racehorse.. dont love this book..

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : NeufVendu par : zarzuella

  • par susakaga_0
    juin 15, 2020

    Worlds greatest athlete and racehorse!

    Just started reading and I love the book.

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : NeufVendu par : ebooksweb123