{"title":"Elizabeth Letts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Letts\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that blend the excitement of sports with rich, human stories. Her works often explore remarkable true tales of perseverance and triumph, capturing the spirit of competition and the deep bonds formed through athletic endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect beautifully told stories that celebrate courage and determination, set against the backdrop of iconic sporting moments. Letts’ engaging style makes the drama of sports accessible and inspiring beyond the game itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-eighty-dollar-champion-by-elizabeth-letts-9781472110916","title":"The Eighty Dollar Champion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognised the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry's modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir story captured the heart of Cold War-era America—a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. They were the longest of all longshots—and their win was the stuff of legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eighty Dollar Champion\u003c\/em\u003e by Elizabeth Letts brings this remarkable tale to life with vivid detail and heartfelt emotion, demonstrating how an extraordinary partnership defied expectations and inspired a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471765586156,"sku":"9781472110916","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472110916-the-eighty-dollar-champion.jpg?v=1775252867"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-letts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}