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A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck
A Year at the Races Reflections on Horses Humans Love Money and Luck
Author: Jane Smiley
Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge of horses, as well as the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and even a real-life horse whisperer, to reveal the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical and emotional. To this she adds drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack. As Waterwheel and Wowie aspire to...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780571224357
ISBN-10: 0571224350
Publication Date: 11/4/2004
Pages: 290
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: Faber and Faber
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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excellent true story by pulitzer prize winner- so personal and interesting- all about horses, their personalities, talents, races, owners, whisperer, and more.
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Easy to pick up and put down essays written well by Smiley.
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I liked this book a lot. Jane Smiley's books are all interesting. I had never lived in the world of horses until this book. It took a few pages to get with it but she did keep me interested and I went on to more of her work.
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Didn't enjoy this book, the writer did not keep my interest.


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