Elizabeth Letts scrive con un occhio attento ai dettagli e una voce narrativa avvincente, ugualmente abile nella narrativa e nella saggistica. Le sue opere spesso approfondiscono profonde connessioni umane e le complessità della motivazione. Cattura i lettori con uno stile narrativo che è allo stesso tempo informativo ed emotivamente risonante. Letts eccelle nella creazione di narrazioni che coinvolgono sia il cuore che la mente.
The True Story of a Horse, a Man, and an Unstoppable Dream
The inspiring true story follows a man and his horse as they navigate the challenges of the competitive equestrian world, showcasing themes of hope and the pursuit of dreams. This adaptation from a bestselling novel captures their journey to success, appealing to both animal lovers and history enthusiasts.
In 1958, a horse bound for the slaughterhouse is purchased by a man who names him Snowman and takes him to the top of equestrian show jumping
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “classic American dream story” (USA Today) about a man and his horse, an unlikely duo whose legendary rise to stardom in show jumping captivated the nation, from the award-winning author of The Perfect Horse and The Ride of Her Life “If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion racehorse . . . check out the true story of Snowman.”—San Jose Mercury News Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. He recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry’s modest farm on Long Island, the even-tempered horse thrived. But the recent Dutch immigrant and his growing family needed money, so Harry reluctantly sold Snowman to a farm a few miles down the road. But Snowman had other ideas about what Harry needed. When he turned up back at Harry’s barn, dragging an old tire and a broken fence board, Harry knew he had misjudged the horse and set about teaching the shaggy, easygoing gelding to fly. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds, the pair soared past the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, reaching the very top of the sport of show jumping. The story of this dynamic duo captured the heart of Cold War–era America—a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and a chance to have it all.
Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry's modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping. Their story captured the heart of Cold War-era America-a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. They were the longest of all longshots-and their win was the stuff of legend.
Behind the most famous movie ever made is a tale of love, magic and one incredible woman
"When the de Leyer family buy an eighty-dollar horse for their riding school, they are surprised to discover the gelding they named Snowman has an incredible talent for jumping--a gift that would eventually make him an internationally recognized show-jumping champion."--Provided by publisher
The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
Set in the 1950s, this remarkable true story follows a woman's journey as she rides her horse across America to fulfill her dying wish of seeing the Pacific Ocean. The narrative captures her determination and the challenges she faces along the way, showcasing the bond between human and horse. Written by the bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the book emphasizes themes of resilience, adventure, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a changing America.
In the chaotic last days of World War II, a small troop of American soldiers captures a German spy and learns that on a secret farm behind enemy lines, Hitler has stockpiled the world's finest purebred horses in order to breed the perfect military machine: an equine master race. But with the starving Russian army closing in, the animals are in imminent danger of being slaughtered for food. With only hours to spare, one of the U.S. Army's last great cavalrymen, Colonel Hank Reed, makes a bold decision, with General George Patton's blessing, to mount a covert rescue operation
Skutečný a strhující příběh o tom, jak se kůň, který měl skončit v psích konzervách, a neznámý jezdec stali šampiony. Harry Snowmana zachránil z náklaďáku, který mířil na jatka. Udělal z něj školního koně, ale o pár let později se stal dobrácký bělouš miláčkem Ameriky. V roce 1958 Snowman získal tehdejší americkou trojkorunu v parkuru. V roce 1992 byl uveden do síně slávy v National Show Jumping Hall of Fame. Kniha je o naději, snech, o kterých byste se báli jen přemýšlet, ale nese také vážné poselství na téma nechtěných a týraných koní. Může se podobný příběh stát znovu? „Koupit špičkového koně za 80 dolarů? Tahle doba je pryč,“ říká Harry. Ale pak se na chvíli zamyslí a dodá: „Ale ano, stát se to může. Stalo se to mně, proč by k tomu nemohlo dojít znovu?“
Šílený nápad s mizernou vyhlídkou na uskutečnění, ale poslední šance v jejím životě. Annie Wilkinsová ve svých 63 letech přišla o farmu, zůstala sama, onemocněla a lékaři jí dávali dva roky života. Než zemře, chtěla ještě vidět Tichý oceán. Za poslední peníze koupila koně, naložila na něj zbytky svého majetku, vzala psa a vyrazila napříč Amerikou.
