Half Broke

Name: Half Broke
Brand: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
SKU: 9780393541540
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A Memoir

By Ginger Gaffney

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Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author's experiences working with troubled horses and humans at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico. Through heartfelt and gritty storytelling, Gaffney reveals how the practice of training and connecting with these horses brings healing and understanding to both the trainers and the incarcerated individuals. The book explores themes of trust, rehabilitation, and the profound connection between humans and animals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to compelling personal stories that explore themes of redemption, healing, and the transformative power of connection with animals. This memoir can resonate with readers interested in the challenges and rewards of overcoming personal and social obstacles, all set against the unique backdrop of an alternative prison ranch.

Half Broke

Winner of a 2020 Border Regional Library Association Southwest Book Award

“Truly transcendent.” —Jessica Lustig, New York Times Book Review

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Half Broke is an intensely moving memoir about training a herd of horses at an alternative prison ranch. It explores stories of trauma, addiction, recovery, and the fascinating ways humans and animals communicate and form a lasting bond.

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Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney has received praise for its vivid depiction of the relationship between humans and horses, often highlighting the transformative and healing power of these interactions. Reviewers note the book's poignant and beautifully written prose, which captures the rawness of both personal and equine struggles, set against the backdrop of New Mexico. The memoir is widely celebrated for its depth of insight into both human and animal nature, with many praising Gaffney's narrative as both captivating and uplifting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393541540

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Ginger Gaffney is a top-ranked horse trainer. She received an MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, and her work has been published in Tin House and Utne Reader. She lives in Velarde, New Mexico.