Secretariat by Raymond G. Woolfe
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Book Reviews of Secretariat
Book Review: photos
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book as a Secretariat and general thoroughbred racing fan. I discovered it in a book store in St. Petersburg, FL a couple of years ago, and just recently purchased it for my very own through Amazon. At that time, I remember seeing it on the shelf and with wide-eyes, removing it to sit on the floor cross-legged and look at the beautiful array of photographs. I couldn't believe that a coffee table book had been put together about my favorite champion.
And that's still how I feel. If one is looking for photos and photos and more photos of this red legend, this book is the one to own. I am just now getting around to the text, as I have read two Secretariat biographies already, but that is also well written and captures major and interesting details about this horse's life.
Thank you Raymond G. Woolfe Jr. for composing a book that is worthy of our 1973 hero.
Book Review: All Hail Secretariat!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of my first purchases from Amazon a zillion years ago. Why am I reviewing it now? Two reasons.
First, there is to be a new movie scheduled for release in Summer 2010 about my beloved horse, Big Red.
Secondly, there is a wonderful children's book also being released about Big Red's groom, Shorty, the forgotten man in the big story. I know I will purchase this for myself, love every word and cry uncontrollably.
This book has amazing pictures with a great biography storyline. If you are a fan of his please purchase it for yourself or as a gift for someone else who loved him. You will not regret it.
For every person there is a hero. Secretariat is mine.
Enjoy the read!
Book Review: The GREATEST ever deserves a GREAT book...
Summary: 5 Stars
It is difficult to write a book that could come close to the magnificence of the GREATEST HORSE to ever race. Raymond Woolfe has come as close as is possible with his writing and beautiful photographs of Secretariat. For the Secretarian, you will re-live Big Red in all of his glory, and weep for the loss that will forever be felt. For the horse racing fan in general, it is a great recap of the life and career of most spectacular horse of racing's glory days. After reading the book, you will know, without a doubt, that Secretariat was one of a kind. His world record for the mile-and-a-half on dirt still stands today, as does his Kentucky Derby record. Enjoy the read!Book Review: Fantastic book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an amazing "biography" of Secretariat, as well as the people and other horses that were closest to him. It is an important book for all horse lovers to read, as well as anyone who ever had (or wished to have) a hero. As amazing as Secretariat was, another compelling aspect of this book was the story behind the horse. If you don't currently believe in "a higher power" who orchestrates amazing feats through His creations, you will after reading this book.
In addition to the story, itself - there are many beautiful pictures which document his journey into horse racing history.
Enjoy!
Book Review: Great reading, great pictures, stirred memories!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though I was around and part of the scene, I was riveted to this updated version book and read it through, every last page, every word, and devoured the pictures... What an incredible horse and what an incredible time in history... This is a book to be treasured and handed down. I loved the pictures and the foreword by Turcotte... well, don't want to be too emotional, but if you were caught up in the racing world in the 70's or if you truly love a good horse story that is factual, then you will love this book!!!