I read this book a while back. I must admit to a sentimental attachment to Ruffian and her story. I was around eleven or twelve when she was racing anI read this book a while back. I must admit to a sentimental attachment to Ruffian and her story. I was around eleven or twelve when she was racing and I (along with several of my friends) felt she was *our* horse - a filly that took on the boys and beat them at their own game. And I most especially remember her last race and hysterically crying when she broke down. A heart-breaking but yet inspiring story. ...more
Definitely a feel-good story about a 'small-town' horse that 'makes good' (and the people involved with him). Definitely a feel-good story about a 'small-town' horse that 'makes good' (and the people involved with him). ...more
This is an exhaustively-detailed biography of Sir Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest English actors of all time. A fascinating book though I personThis is an exhaustively-detailed biography of Sir Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest English actors of all time. A fascinating book though I personally would have preferred more of a concentration on his public life (stage roles, movies, etc.) rather than his private life (though I suspect I'm in the minority on that).
If you're a fan of vampires in general, this should be in your library. An exhaustive reference to all things vampire. If you're a fan of vampires in general, this should be in your library. An exhaustive reference to all things vampire. ...more
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