Author Laura Hillenbrand writes in such a way as to have your heart beating with each recount of Seabiscuit's great races. "Hillenbrand's talents for describing a horse race makes the reader feel like the rider."
It's more than just a story about a racehorse and the sport. It's about the people who owned, trained and rode this great animal. It is a wonderful read even if you've never been to a racetrack and if you have, it will deepen your appreciation of this fascinating sport.
I gave it four hooves up!
Reviewed by: The Chairman
Actually, I didn't read the book; I rented the talking book version for $3.00 from a Cracker Barrel to numb my mind on an eight-hour trip to Pensacola this past weekend. (Is there a more boring stretch of highway anywhere than I-10?) Actually the tapes may be better than the book because you hear his voice telling his story. His story is both tragic and uplifting, but it's incredibily well written and well told. I've always been critical of celebrities who are barely old enough to vote who write "their life story," but this guy has the right. From a lifetime experiences standpoint, he's older than I am! .... his description, fight against, and eventual acceptance of Parkinson's Diease .... his long battle with alcoholism .... and his meteoric rise to stardom were more than just interesting; they were riveting, and they gave me a wealth of new insights.
At times, he uses language that he could never have used on "Family Ties," but in the context that he used it, I don't think that it will bother you.
Trust me on this one. So sayeth The Chairman.
I finished the Hot Zone and boy was it freaky. This book is the story of when the Ebola virus broke out in the US around Washington D.C. In the first chapter it tells you how one Charles Monet died from Marburg, and it is a very disgusting thing. (I don't recommend this book to anyone who has a weak stomach.) In the end of the book the author makes some very interesting statements about how viruses survive and why they could be appearing. This book is deeply disturbing, even more so than any Steven King book because it's REAL. This book was very well written and deserves a 5 out of 5. It will also haunt me for the rest of my life. Yeesh...
Final Thoughts: Before I read this book I hated monkeys. After reading this book....I STILL hate monkeys!! *****
Reviewed by: Airboss
This may be the best book I have ever read. It is the story of a cultural icon and a world class "athlete." Seabiscuit's story tells of his triumph over terrible handicaps to become one of the greatest champions of all time. No other racehorse has rivaled Seabiscuit�s fame or his popularity with the nation and the telling of his pursuit of the great War Admiral to win the national title is superb. You can almost feel the hoof beats.