Elizabeth Letts schrijft met oog voor detail en een meeslepende vertelstem, even bedreven in fictie als non-fictie. Haar werken duiken vaak in diepe menselijke verbindingen en de complexiteit van motivatie. Ze betovert lezers met een vertelstijl die zowel informatief als emotioneel resoneert. Letts blinkt uit in het creëren van verhalen die zowel het hart als de geest aanspreken.
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
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.
