This paperback book was in very good condition with only a slight fold in one corner. The binding was good and no discolored pages. The only complaint I have ( but it didn't affect the wonderful story of Ruffian) was that the body of the book was put in upside down and backwards! So, when you held the book with the cover of the book facing you and you opened the book to read it, you see the last pages of the book and all the pages are upside down!! So, in order to read the book from page one you have to turn the book over and then flip it around as the pages are also upside down! j Shipping was very fast!!i
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Schwartz manages to make the reader feel they have returned to the early 1970's and are living in the thick of the three year drama that was the life of the most beloved race horse of all time! From her start as an oversized filly to her races where she was labeled a "freak" to the tragic day in Belmont, the reader rides right along with the one and only magical Ruffian! Schwartz's book is not only the best of the books written about Ruffian, but is simply the best book ever witten about any equine!
I was a young girl with the Match Race between Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure took place and I remember Ruffian's heartbreaking breakdown. When we went to bed that night, we thought Ruffian would be okay and I was extremely upset when I woke the next morning to find out she'd had to be destroyed. My great-grandfather comforted me and explained why. It was bittersweet to read about this majestic horse, her stunning but short career as an undefeated filly and the memories of her trainer, grooms, jockeys and owners. Like Barbaro, she was a promising and well-loved horse.
Great book if you love thoroughbred horse racing
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Awesome Book!
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This is by far the most detailed book on Ruffian. And it is well written. It tells her heartbreaking story at a brisk pace. Warning--you will cry at least a dozen times. But she deserves to be honored that way. I have read all the books and many magazine articles about Ruffian--if you want to read one book, this is it.
Would recommend
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Well written book that covers every part of Ruffian's life. It describes her promise as a youngster, awesome races, and her tragic death. Very easy read with cool pictures.
One of the best books I've read in a long time. Very true to life, wanted to know more about her early life and it gave a lot of details. Would highly recommend.
This is a very well written book on Ruffian. If you read just one book on this great filly this is the one to get.
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