Lawrence Scanlan Book order
Lawrence Scanlan is the author of six bestselling books, including Wild About Horses and Little Horse of Iron. He is the coauthor, with Ian Millar, of Riding High, and has written three books for younger readers. Scanlan worked closely with Monty Roberts on his acclaimed book The Man Who Listens to Horses. A winner of three Canadian National Magazine Awards for his journalism, Scanlan lives in Kingston, Ontario.
- 2021
- 2008
"In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion. In Scanlan's rich narrative, we get a groom's-eye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse's glory from the sidelines. More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse."-- Provided by publisher
- 1999
Wild about Horses: Our Timeless Passion for the Horse
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A gripping narrative that captivates readers with its compelling characters and intricate plot. The story delves into themes of resilience and human connection, exploring the challenges faced by individuals in a rapidly changing world. With vivid descriptions and emotional depth, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the bonds that tie us together. This bestseller has resonated widely, earning a prominent spot on bestseller lists and sparking discussions among its audience.