#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend.Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a … Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit’s fortunes:
Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon.
BONUS: This edition contains a Seabiscuit discussion guide and an excerpt from Unbroken.
Praise for Seabiscuit
“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
“Engrossing . . . Fast-moving . . . More than just a horse’s tale, because the humans who owned, trained, and rode Seabiscuit are equally fascinating. . . . [Laura Hillenbrand] shows an extraordinary talent for describing a horse race so vividly that the reader feels like the rider.”—Sports Illustrated
“REMARKABLE . . . MEMORABLE . . . JUST AS COMPELLING TODAY AS IT WAS IN 1938.”—The Washington Post
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Well written and very interesting of the inside story of a great racing thorougbred.
Well researched story about one of America’s favorite race horses. The author includes a lot of interesting backstories to enrich the main thread. Very good read, especially for horse lovers.
Great book!
I read this book twice. I love that horse Seabiscuit! and his trainer.
I read about 40 books a year. This book could be in my top 10. I highly recommend this book.
What a beautiful story, loved it!
I enjoyed this book. I grew up riding so anything concerning horses is wonderful reading for me. I highly recommend this read
Very well written. Laura Hillenbrand has done it. This is the best of the best, a true story, well researched.
A great story. Cried my eyes out
Loved it.
One of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read. You’ll fall in love with this horse.
Great book. Enjoyed thoroughly. Interesting characters, inspiring. Very well written.
This was a great read, accessible and informative.
I really enjoyed the book. I like the authors writing style.
A great story about an historic event that moved the country
I’m into history so this book was right for me.
This was an excellent book! It explained a lot of history and was very well written
It had some interesting areas but it was way to long for me. I did a lot of skimming to finish it.
Fascinating look into the world of horse racing and an inspirational story of how lives can be changed almost accidentally.
One of my favorite books. It is more than just about a horse.