Laura Hillenbrand; author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken; brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.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 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.From the Hardcover edition.
#25775 in Books Lee Trimble Jeremy Dronfield 2016-02-02 2016-02-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; .89 #File Name: 0425276058352 pagesBeyond The Call The True Story of One World War II Pilot s Covert Mission to Rescue POWs on the Eastern Front
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Remarkable reading!!By R. F. DelanoyWithout doubt a fascinating story that will appeal to every veteran regardless of the combat tour. The pure hell that was endured by all warriors is never really released or forgotten for that matter. Memories like this are carried forever by veterans. What an incredible story and what an injustice he was given as a reward. Totally believable epic about an unbelievable part of our history. A must read for sure.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Our parents and grand parents were heros. A great story of what WWII was like.By JWightThis is a well written view of one of our many heroes from WWII. Many people from that time changed the course of history for us. My father was one of the heroes as a fighter pilot. This story of a bomber pilot and his work with the Russians after completing his bombing missions is something we all need to be aware of. This is but a small piece of the history of a very troubled time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a must read for people who read and ...By Alan R. BaurothThis is a must read for people who read and study WWII. This shows a side of the war that most of us do not know about.It tells us what happen on the Eastern front to the American air crews; and the way the Russian handled the situation.
