Horse of a Different Colour by James D Squires
When Jim Squires set up shop as a horse breeder in Kentucky, no one held out much hope for him making a living at it. As the editor of the "Chicago Tribune", Squires had overseen a staff that won seven Pulitzer Prizes in eight years, but that wasn't enough to save his job in a management shake-up. Consoled by a hefty severance payment, he decided to take up professionally what had been a passion of his for 20 years; raising horses. Squires had successfully raised jumpers and equine athletes, but now he was heading to thoroughbred country. This is Squires' rollicking tale of how a novice in the world of Kentucky horse culture did more than merely stay in business; he brought together the stallion and mare who would produce the winner of the most famous race of all, the Kentucky Derby. At the centre of all the commotion is a remarkable horse, Monarchos, the grey colt blessed with extraordinary speed and the making of a hero.
'I loved this book and laughed all night' - Jane Smiley * 'A genuine page-turner' - Seth Sheperd * 'Get ready for a wonderful ride' - Bob Greene, Chicago Tribune
Jim Squires has been breeding and raising horses in Kentucky since 1990. From 1981 to 1989 he was the Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316861724 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316861723 |
| Title | Horse of a Different Colour |
| Author | James D Squires |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2003-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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