Ruffian: A Race Track Romance by William Nack
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Book Reviews of Ruffian: A Race Track Romance
Book Review: a moving eye witness account of Ruffian
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't understand the negative reviews of this book. I thought it was a wonderful and touching eye witness tribute to Ruffian. While there is great information about Ruffian in this book, it is more a book of the heart than the head as the subtitle "A Racetrack Romance" indicates.
The ending brought chills up and down my spine. While I understand that there are much more serious tragedies in the world, I can't remember the last time I read a book that touched my heart and emotions like Nack's book. Each page I turned I learned more about this incredible horse and her greatness but each page brought a sense of foreboding, knowing that a terrible ending was drawing closer. But I could not put the book down. Thank you William Nack. Thank you for this touching tribute to Ruffian. In a small way you gave us a fitting tribute to this wonderful horse.
Book Review: A racing must-read
Summary: 5 Stars
Nack's new book is as much a personal memoir as a recounting of Ruffian's story. It weaves together Ruffian's story with his own thoughts on racing and his experiences as a journalist covering the sport. Nack's writing is, as always, beautiful and only occasionally over-the-top. I would not consider this to be the definitive book on Ruffian (that honor belongs to Jane Schwartz' book), but it is still a must-read for racing fans. Nack has managed to create a thoughtful reflection on the meaning of racing, and the brilliance of that lovely, amazing filly that was Ruffian.Book Review: Ruffian
Summary: 5 Stars
Wonderful book!!! Keeps to the details of Ruffians life and tells it very good!Book Review: Nack has the knack for writing about horses!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read both Nack's Secretariat and Jane Schwartz's Ruffian book. I am always a fan of Nack and always look forward to reading anything he writes on horse racing in Sports Illustrated. I was thrilled to learn he was writing a book on my favorite racehorse . I was a little disappointed that Nack's version of Ruffian's life was so short, but since Schwartz's book already covered Ruffian's life beautifully, it was interesting to read Nack's take on this magnificent filly. He actually brought something new to the table in his tale, and that is saying a lot since I have read every article and book on Ruffian that I could get my hands on. I like how the book, was also about his life and what he was doing during the best decade for thoroughbred racing. He clearly shows his passion for the sport, and it is nice to see his isn't just from the gambling aspect of it. He sees the thoroughbred's majesty and gets what lures all types of people to the sport, not just the hard core gambler. Even the casual racing fan will enjoy this book. I look forward to the movie (as it is long overdue), and I would also suggest that Nack write a story about his life as it follows all decades of thoroughbred racing he was alive for. Thank you Mr. Nack for all bringing this star filly back to life again. There will never be another one like her!Book Review: Nack's Romance
Summary: 4 Stars
This short but intimate biography is a mini-version in style of Bill Nack's larger work on Secretariat. Like that great accomplishment, Bill explores both the animal and human pedigrees in Ruffian's life and meditates on the privilege of being able to witness in his lifetime not only the greatest colt ever to run but also the greatest filly ever to grace a track. His description of Ruffian's last hours puts readers right in the midst of the chaos and tragedy that followed her breakdown and reminds us of the dangers involved in this sport. There is no questioning the space Ruffian holds in Nack's heart. An excellent read.
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