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A Year at the Races
Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck
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See moreA candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres
A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck by Jane Smiley is an enchanting and informative account of what it's like to own, train and root for a racehorse, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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A candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical, and emotional. Drawing on the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys, and a real-life horse whisperer, Smiley adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack.
As the horses get closer to the winner's circle, we are enchanted, enthralled, and informed about what it's really like to own, train, and root for a racehorse.
Superbly reviewed in hardback, this gorgeous new paperback package will appeal to a broad memoir market as well as to fans of horse racing.
A crossover book in the manner of Seabiscuit, A Year at the Races is perfect for paperback promotions across the board.
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A Year at the Races by Jane Smiley is described as fascinating by the Financial Times, while The Economist praises it for being stylishly written. The Daily Telegraph finds it intensely lovable, indicating that the book is both captivating and endearing to its readers.
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ISBN: 9780571226078
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 244g
Pages: 304
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Jane Smiley is the author of eleven novels as well as three works of non-fiction. She is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for her novel A Thousand Acres. She lives in Northern California.
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