Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand

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Book name:	Seabiscuit (2024)
Category:	Animals
Author:	Laura Hillenbrand
Pages:	500 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 2001, midnight

The book is a captivating non-fiction tale about a small, knobby-kneed racehorse named Seabiscuit, who, against all odds, becomes a champion in the 1930s. The narrative also focuses on the people around Seabiscuit - the owner, trainer, and jockey - who help him overcome obstacles and reach his full potential. The story is set during the Great Depression and serves as a symbol of hope and resilience, resonating with many Americans at the time. The 12174th greatest book of all time

About the author

Laura Hillenbrand

3 books

Laura Hillenbrand (born 1967) is the author of the acclaimed Seabiscuit: An American Legend, a non-fiction account of the career of the great racehorse Seabiscuit, for which she won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2001. The book later became the basis of the 2003 movie Seabiscuit. Her essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Equus magazine, American Heritage, The Blood-Horse, Thoroughbred Times, The Backstretch, Turf and Sport Digest, and many other publications. Her 1998 American He… Read more