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larry hazouri on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 18:41 |
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| Hi, My grandfather was from the middle east and entered this country around the beginning of the last century. He loved horse racing and told me a story on the origins of Man-of-War, that begins in the middle east and ends in this country. It is a fascinating account that would make a wonderful story. If you're interested I would love to tell it to you. Larry Hazouri hazouril@bellsouth.net |
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Greg on Monday, June 09, 2008 at 14:41 |
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Big Brown was on Winstrol AND lasix.
Winstrol made Ben Johnson infamous. OD'ing on lasix destroyed the performance of bodybuilder Paul Dillette at the 1994 Arnold Classic competition. The Winstrol/lasix combo killed young bodybuilder Andreas Munzer. Horseracing fans, you're going to have to learn this stuff now. http://apnews.myway.com/article/ 20080608/D9163C600.html
Big Brown is lucky to have survived the Belmont in that heat. Great job, Desormeaux. Dutrow, justice is headed your way.
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Craig Dayton on Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 08:29 |
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Hi Laura...
I hope today finds you well. Later this evening, our book club will be discussing our book selection for the month: Seabiscuit.
I read your book before the movie came out and was pleased for you, when a movie was made of the book. It gives me great joy to see your book and this great story of the horse, and those who surround Seabiscuit, live on.
Best wishes always,
Craig Dayton
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Wonderful book! You left me with a couple of questions: what became of Marcela, and what became of Pumpkin?
I recently heard that, "got your goat," came from thoroughbred racing: unscrupulous competitors would come and steal a companion goat from the stall of a rival thoroughbred to upset the horse the night before a race. Does that story ring true with you?
I must compliment your excellent writing style; I fully understand your generous dedication to Borden, too. |
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ceh on Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 19:43 |
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What a delight! My lovely daughter left this in her room when she left for Alaska and I decided to read.
I have enjoyed every page,page after page.
Wonderful history written in a wonderful style, I have laughed, cried, and most of all, I have appreciated--in the same way one enjoys a fine meal. Thank you. |
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Terry Crow on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 12:46 |
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| I attended the 75th birthday party for Seabiscuit at Ridgewood near Willits on May 24, 2008. Michael Howard was the main speaker and had many kind things to say about you. Wish you had been there. |
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Shuly Bokstein on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 00:45 |
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| Though I never participated in any sports, neither watch - I was completely captivated by your book & loved it very much. Thank you for a very unique experience. |
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Barbara on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:18 |
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Hi Laura,
I am writing to see how your health is? I too suffer from CFIDs.
Barbara |
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Greg on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 01:36 |
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Rest in Peace, Pops. When (or if) I get to Heaven, I'm looking you up.
God bless you, Laura. Email if you need something.
Greg
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| Loved your book. Hate the Industry. heartless and greedy. Just read that Ferdinand, Derby winner and Horse of the year was slaughtered in Japan for pet food. your thoughts on this part of the racing world? |
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| Comments by
Robbin on Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 16:52 |
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Hello, Just browsing and came across your site. Found it to be very informative.
Would like for you to visit my site and maybe add your link.
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Thanks Robbin |
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Greg on Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 21:35 |
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Rest in Peace, Eight Belles. May you and Barbaro be two more important nails in the coffin of horseracing as it exists today. Keep fighting, Chelokee.
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Shelbe on Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 09:58 |
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Laura Hillenbrand,
I am an eighth grader doing a report on the book Seabiscuit and the auther, you. So I thought it would be cool to email you because I have some questions for you.
from Shelbe |
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Greg on Friday, May 02, 2008 at 19:56 |
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Kentucky Derby tomorrow--the favorite is an infrequently raced Big Brown. Root for them all to finish healthy.
The Biscuit's 75th birthday is coming up this month (true fans have the date memorized). Everybody do something positive that day--and think a kind thought about 'Pops.'
Hope you are well, Laura! I'll always be grateful.
Greg in Albuquerque |
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Your book absolutely transported me back into history. Such a great story. I've become hooked on Seabiscuit and the world of thoroughbred racing. Although he is gone, you enabled me through your wonderful writing to reach through time past and touch him and the people who surrounded him.
If only we all could have him here today. |
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Ray long on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 19:56 |
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| I read this book and read it again and again. I lived it while reading each word it came alive. I felt the horses breath, heard the hoofbeats the cheering crowds and knew that this was a real special horse and he won my heart |
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Lee S on Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 20:38 |
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| Everytime I read the book or watch the movie, my heart just swells up with pride and happiness. That this little horse who brought hope to so many victims of the Great Depression. |
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| I would like to see the day that horses will have the deserved place in the world history as the most important animal ever. |
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Liz Stich on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 13:48 |
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| Your book (and the movie) have amazing parallels to the Legend of Bagger Vance which was written by Steven Pressfield in 2001. Was there any cross-fertilisation? |
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Danielle on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 22:54 |
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| What are all of the differences between the book and the movie? |
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| Comments by
John D'Aquila on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:39 |
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Dear Laura,
I am a horseracing buff and each year as the horseracing season is upon us I find myself cracking open your fine book on Seabiscuit as a primer. I have read it each year since it was published and enjoy it each and every time. I call it my labor of love. Thank you for writing this book. It adds to my enjoyment of the season every year. John D'Aquila |
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| Ms Hillenbrand, thank you for writing this book. I've just finished reading it the second time at was just as great as the first time I read it when it was first published. We all are so fortunate that you've introduced us to these wonderfully colorful people and the fantastic horses with which they surrounded themselves. I'm sure this was a long, difficult task, but well worth it! Thanks again. |
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Will Merrett on Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:45 |
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I had a hard time putting the book down at night to go to sleep. It was very well written and the characters were well researched.
Thanks for a great story about an amazing horse. |
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epppie on Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 01:08 |
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| I still think Seabiscuit was the greatest ever. Imagine - he had raced more times than either Man O' War or War Admiral or Secretariat EVER raced before he was trained properly, and that was as a two year old! Arguably, his career was the most astonishing atheletic feat in recorded history. |
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