The Bottom Line
This book is strongly recommended for anyone, especially racing fans with a thirst for history.
Pros
- An excellent book that keeps you entranced
- Very historically accurate
- Brings all the participants to life
Cons
- There are no negatives for this book
Description
- In the 1930's Depression era, the world needed a hero and Seabiscuit filled that void.
- Owned by a car salesman and ridden by a jockey blind in one eye, he captured the hearts of many.
- Seabiscuit won across the continent over long distances and carrying weights unheard of today.
Guide Review - Book Review: "Seabiscuit: An American Legend"
The success of this book is the direct cause of the recent abundance of horse racing books. Equus writer Laura Hillenbrand defied the odds with Seabiscuit, topping the New York Times best-seller list and winning multiple awards in both the racing and non-racing media including an Eclipse Award. Hillenbrand brings us back to an era racing fans today wish would return, when racing was king and drew large crowds and widespread media attention. But more importantly, her work is appealing to almost anyone, including those who have never attended a race or read a book about the sport before. This broad appeal has led to a feature film currently in production that is slated for wide release in the fall of 2003.
