Books to read while on vacation

[Paseana]

If you're interested in horse biography....

"KELSO...The Horse Of Gold" by Linda Kennedy.

One of the greatest biographies of a thoroughbred racehorse that I've ever read. Kelso was before my time in this game, but this book helped me to learn what an incredible horse he was.

It's a terrific read!

[nijinski]

Originally Posted by Paseana

If you're interested in horse biography....

"KELSO...The Horse Of Gold" by Linda Kennedy.

One of the greatest biographies of a thoroughbred racehorse that I've ever read. Kelso was before my time in this game, but this book helped me to learn what an incredible horse he was.

It's a terrific read!

Did they devote any time on his Sire , Your Host ? Some eye popping stories about him.

[pele polo]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

One of the best horse racing books ever written:

Laughing in the Hills...by Bill Barich

I picked this up from the library when I was about 10 years old (if only my mother knew of these 'innocent' horse books), though I may have not gotten all of the adult humor back then, I later read it as an adult and it should be considered a classic among anyone interested or involved in horse racing.

Thirty Tons A Day, is a recent read that is another good one.

I've read plenty. Beware of some of the autobiographies, like Baffert's Dirt Road To The Derby and some of the horse biographies as they can come off rather amatuerish.

Countless others, if I remember I'll post a list but both of those mentioned should occupy your interests.

[Grits]

Originally Posted by pele polo

I've read plenty. Beware of some of the autobiographies, like Baffert's Dirt Road To The Derby and some of the horse biographies as they can come off rather amatuerish.

Countless others, if I remember I'll post a list but both of those mentioned should occupy your interests.

Of the titles mentioned .... yes, one may consider some amateurish. But, at the same time they are interesting and entertaining. Baffert's, particularly so. Then, too, he possesses a terrific sense of humor and the ability to laugh at himself.

This gentleman (the original poster) is on vacation, he may not be in search of Tolstoy or Michener. JMO.

[pele polo]

Grits,

Very true.


I did enjoy William Murray and Stud, a couple you mentioned.

I just wanted to give my opinion as I have dissapointed by certain books in the past, not for the story they gave, but how it was presented.

[jorcus99]

Originally Posted by Kevroc

This one was really good in my opinion as well.

I'd add Lord Of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon.

I like the Lord of Misrule as well, although it might not be for everyone.

A biography that is a must read is the Black Maestro by Joe Drape. It's about the life of African American Jockey Jimmy Winkfield. The story of his life is amazing.

[the little guy]

There is a great book about the painter Robert Irwin called " Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees " which, while a very interesting biography of the artist, also talks a great deal about him as a horseplayer.

I highly recommend it.

[Jay Trotter]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Not by a Long Shot: A Season at a Hard Luck Horse Track (T.D. Thornton) was a very entertaining read as well.

This book is about "Sufferin' Downs" and was an excellent read. I "stupidly" gave away my copy as a contest prize!

[pandy]

If you didn't read Sea Biscuit, it is a great book.

[Cardus]

"Black Stallion, Sulky Colt" was a favorite of mine. Just finished it last week.

On another note, the ability to laugh at oneself -- not taking yourself too seriously -- is a terrific attribute to possess.

Some have it, some don't.

[Fox]

Steven Crist, "Betting on Myself"

Not horses but gambling, "Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People".
It is a great book for the crapper as I remember because it is full of short anecdotes.

[toetoe]

Originally Posted by Grits

... it goes without saying.

Would that it indeed should so go. 'Tis my fondest dream. One can dream, can one not ?. Oh wait ... perhaps dreaming would not seem to favor ...

Nevertheless, all is well. Pseudolinguistic wishes and crotchkicking dreams to you, fellow Terrans.

[Sysonby]

Seabiscuit by Laren Hillenbrand was great, agreed!

[Grits]

Originally Posted by toetoe

Would that it indeed should so go. 'Tis my fondest dream. One can dream, can one not ?. Oh wait ... perhaps dreaming would not seem to favor ...

Nevertheless, all is well. Pseudolinguistic wishes and crotchkicking dreams to you, fellow Terrans.

Go to hell.

[Grits]

Originally Posted by Cardus

On another note, the ability to laugh at oneself -- not taking yourself too seriously -- is a terrific attribute to possess.

Some have it, some don't.

Keep quoting me. Only two spineless nothings here that insist on trolling my posts; both of you, same direction .......

Go to hell.