Book Reviews?

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I am actually in the middle of Ruffian right now and think it's one of the best books I have ever read. The writing really makes you feel like you are right there in the middle of it all. I'm really enjoying it.

There are two Ruffian books. One by Jane Schwartz "Ruffian, Burning from the Start" that is a fantastic book I'd give 4+ stars. The folks who wanted to do a movie about her were unable to reach a deal, so William Nack was hired to write a Ruffian book that I didn't read. Nack wrote the definitive Secretariat bio (fantastic), but I heard the Ruffian book wasn't nearly as good.

[pgiaco]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

There are two Ruffian books. One by Jane Schwartz "Ruffian, Burning from the Start" that is a fantastic book I'd give 4+ stars. The folks who wanted to do a movie about her were unable to reach a deal, so William Nack was hired to write a Ruffian book that I didn't read. Nack wrote the definitive Secretariat bio (fantastic), but I heard the Ruffian book wasn't nearly as good.

The Secretariat book is fabulous. Get it in the hard cover version if possible.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

There are two Ruffian books. One by Jane Schwartz "Ruffian, Burning from the Start" that is a fantastic book I'd give 4+ stars. The folks who wanted to do a movie about her were unable to reach a deal, so William Nack was hired to write a Ruffian book that I didn't read. Nack wrote the definitive Secretariat bio (fantastic), but I heard the Ruffian book wasn't nearly as good.

I'm reading the Jane Schwartz version. Which like I said, I am enjoying very much. I'm glad I didn't know about the Nack version because I would have probably opted for that one, since the Secretariat book he wrote was so good.

I recently read Not by A Longshot by T.D. Thorton, which I think is a must read. It was very good and had me laughing at times. Also I read Stud, I forgot who wrote it. But I though it was mediocre at best. At times it was tough to follow.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I'm reading the Jane Schwartz version. Which like I said, I am enjoying very much. I'm glad I didn't know about the Nack version because I would have probably opted for that one, since the Secretariat book he wrote was so good.

I recently read Not by A Longshot by T.D. Thorton, which I think is a must read. It was very good and had me laughing at times. Also I read Stud, I forgot who wrote it. But I though it was mediocre at best. At times it was tough to follow.

read that about a year ago, i also thought it was must read (not for ANY handicapping angles, just a good story about racing)

-bt-

[Sightseek]

"Betting On Myself" by Steven Crist is a great read if you're looking for a good story on racing.

[Arletta]

2010 National Book Award winner.


http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2010_...on_interv.html

[MISTERGEE]

wow only 13 months between posts on this thread, I think that book was suggested and reviewed by Beyer in the DRF last week

[hockey2315]

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39630

Nobody seems very interested. . . I've heard it's a very tough read.

I just read "Headless Horsemen" . . . lots of issues with it, but definitely worth a look for those interested in a decent discussion of the current issues in breeding/racing.