The true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse -- Seabiscuit -- that symbolised a pivotal moment in American history as modern America was born out of the crucible of the Depression and the dustbowl, as the C20th's greatest nation found the courage to bet on itself to win against the odds. / WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2001 / The New York Times No.1 bestseller / Over 20,000 HBs in print in the UK / Paperback review coverage assured / Jockey dummy window display materials available / www.seabiscuitonline.com
From the author of Unbroken – a major motion picture releasing in 2015 – this is the bestselling true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse, Seabiscuit.
In 1938 one figure received more press coverage than Mussolini, Hitler or Roosevelt. He was a cultural icon and a world-class athlete – and an undersized, crooked-legged racehorse by the name of Seabiscuit.
Misunderstood and mishandled, Seabiscuit had spent seasons floundering in the lowest ranks of racing until a chance meeting of three men. Together, they created a champion. This is a story which topped the bestseller charts for over two years; a riveting tale of grit, grace, luck and an underdog’s stubborn determination to win against all odds.
Made into a major motion picture starring Toby Maguire and Jeff Daniels.