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Summary: Avoid this book
Review: I bought this book hoping for some real insight into the world of Thoroughbred racing from the history and allure of the breed to the off limits world of the backstretch. Given the authors credentials, one might think that that's what you'd get. This book, however, is the most self indulgent, cloying piece of pap ever put to paper. This book reads more like a teenage drama queen's diary than a satisfying chronicle of The Sport of Kings. The only reason to buy this book would be the picture on the cover; it's phenomenal. Unfortunately, the photographer wasn't involved with writing the book.
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Summary: Title says it all
Review: I guess when you see a title, "My Racing Heart" you should know you won't get any meaniful information. I mean, when you have chapters about handicapping I would like to see more substance than betting with your heart! If you're interested soley reading about one person's passion with thoroughbred racing, you struck gold. Maybe it would be nice to include some useful things one has learned through the years with one's passion. Moral of the book, just have fun.
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Summary: I knew nothing about horses but just love to read
Review: I never rode a horse and probably never will. But I love a good story and I love beautiful language. My Racing Heart is both. The author's story is compelling not only because the horse information was previously unknown to me, but because we all have someone in our lives that was an inspiration--like the author's grandmother. Also, the verbage of the book itself was exceptional--gorgeous, interesting sentences that leapt off the page. The author has a flowing, vivid, picturesque writing style that keeps you reading.
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Summary: And I'm not even a horse person
Review: I picked up a copy of My Racing Heart because I'd heard it was an unusual, well-told story. "But I'm not a horse person," I said.It didn't matter. This is a book about horse-racing meant for people who value a rich and passionate life. The history of the thoroughbred was fascinating, but moreover, the story of the author and her grandmother finding meaning in horseracing -- and in the tradition of being together -- isn't like anything else I have ever read. It sounds corny, but it was inspirational and very, very satisfying.
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Summary: And I'm not even a horse person
Review: I picked up a copy of My Racing Heart because I'd heard it was an unusual, well-told story. "But I'm not a horse person," I said. It didn't matter. This is a book about horse-racing meant for people who value a rich and passionate life. The history of the thoroughbred was fascinating, but moreover, the story of the author and her grandmother finding meaning in horseracing -- and in the tradition of being together -- isn't like anything else I have ever read. It sounds corny, but it was inspirational and very, very satisfying.
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Summary: Great Read- Buying for every young woman I know
Review: I read "Seabiscuit" last summer, and I have never been on a horse. I heard an interview with the author, and I picked it up. I also took a gamble on Nan Mooney's "My Racing Heart", and was not disappointed. Her voice jumps off the page- fierce and wounded and powerful. She brought me back to a time that I had forgotten, when we choose to change, and give up a part of oursleves. I found so much honesty in these pages, about how girls grow up, and who we pretend to be. The wild child in Miss Mooney's book, is so loveable, difficult, and frustratingly stuck. Her portrait of her grandmother conjured so many fantasies of these old Pioneer women.. I wanted to have this woman show me how to ride a horse, and live a life. I want to buy this book for every girl going through these years ( 14- 40??) of reclaiming that sense of danger and adventure, and LIFE. Such a great read- perfect for a summer of reflection and adventure.
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Summary: Great Read- Buying for every young woman I know
Review: I read "Seabiscuit" last summer, and I have never been on a horse. I heard an interview with the author, and I picked it up. I also took a gamble on Nan Mooney's "My Racing Heart", and was not disappointed. Her voice jumps off the page- fierce and wounded and powerful. She brought me back to a time that I had forgotten, when we choose to change, and give up a part of oursleves. I found so much honesty in these pages, about how girls grow up, and who we pretend to be. The wild child in Miss Mooney's book, is so loveable, difficult, and frustratingly stuck. Her portrait of her grandmother conjured so many fantasies of these old Pioneer women.. I wanted to have this woman show me how to ride a horse, and live a life. I want to buy this book for every girl going through these years ( 14- 40??) of reclaiming that sense of danger and adventure, and LIFE. Such a great read- perfect for a summer of reflection and adventure.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: I recently purchased the above book, and I thought it was one of the best books I've ever read about the thoroughbred industry.
It is written by a young woman who was introduced to horse racing by her grandmother. The book tells the story of the author's love for horse racing, and her grandmother. It is a sensitive and well written tribute to both.
Ms. Mooney entwines her experiences with racing history, and delivers an extremely enjoyable narrative that is at once educational and inspiring. There are probably few facts contained in the book that are not already known to most "track rats"; but she tells them in such an engaging manner, that even the most seasoned and hard bitten horse player should enjoy the retelling.
Her account of her love affair with the thoroughbreds is so personal, you feel you really know the author, and understand why she feels the way she does.
It is a sentimental and loving account of the maturation of a young woman, and how she has come to where she is today - a devoted fan of the sport. Her grandmother would be proud.
I highly recommend it to the readers on the board!
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: I recently purchased the above book, and I thought it was one of the best books I've ever read about the thoroughbred industry.
It is written by a young woman who was introduced to horse racing by her grandmother. The book tells the story of the author's love for horse racing, and her grandmother. It is a sensitive and well written tribute to both.
Ms. Mooney entwines her experiences with racing history, and delivers an extremely enjoyable narrative that is at once educational and inspiring. There are probably few facts contained in the book that are not already known to most "track rats"; but she tells them in such an engaging manner, that even the most seasoned and hard bitten horse player should enjoy the retelling.
Her account of her love affair with the thoroughbreds is so personal, you feel you really know the author, and understand why she feels the way she does.
It is a sentimental and loving account of the maturation of a young woman, and how she has come to where she is today - a devoted fan of the sport. Her grandmother would be proud.
I highly recommend it to the readers on the board!
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Summary: A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED
Review: I thought the title was a somewhat missleading. If your looking to get some insight into thoroughbred racing this is not the place to look. There are some points of intrest and humor. For the most part it is about how the author views the world of thoughbreds and horse racing, which is a view that is not all that interesting. To me she came off as a person that loves horses, but is not quite sure if she like horseracing or the racetrack.
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