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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312382251
ISBN-139780312382254
eBay Product ID (ePID)63896729
Product Key Features
Original LanguageEnglish
Book TitleHorse God Built : the Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHorse Racing, General, Sports
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorLawrence Scanlan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight10.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Dewey Edition22
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
Dewey Decimal798.40092/9 B
SynopsisFor 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, Through the lens of Eddie Sweat, Secretariat's African-American groom, this is the record of one man's search for the horse's legacy and the heartwarming story of their bond., "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, The Horse God Built tells the amazing and heartwarming story of a Secretariat and the man who knew him best. 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.
LC Classification NumberSF355.S42
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- 27. Jul. 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 truly an unfolding of the most amazingly rewarding part of being around such an intelligent, self aware, emotionally deep and supremely generous species.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Feb. 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 SweatBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 07. Nov. 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.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Jun. 2025
The book is in great shape. Looking for...
The book is in great shape. Looking forward to giving it to my husband for Father’s Day.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Aug. 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..Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 16. Jun. 2020
Worlds greatest athlete and racehorse!
Just started reading and I love the book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 09. Feb. 2021
I’m happy
I love the storyBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Aug. 2019
Book delivered on time, in good shape.
Book delivered on time, in good shape.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Mär. 2025
Great shape, Thanks...
Great shape, ThanksBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Nov. 2018
REALLY GOOD ESPECIALLY IF YOU LOVE HORSES.
GREAT BOOKBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
