My Guy Barbaro: A Jockey's Journey Through Love, Triumph, and Heartbreak
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (632 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061464198 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Disaster struck at the Preakness, however, when Barbaro shattered a leg into more than two dozen pieces just out of the gate. His journey from a one-room house in Lima, Peru—which he shared with his parents and 10 brothers and sisters—to a place at the top of his profession is fascinating in its own right. From Publishers Weekly In a straightforward narration, Prado (with journalist Eisenberg) relates the brief, poignant story of Barbaro's rise and fall. Prado's matter-of-fact presentation is m
A new superstar appeared on the American sports landscape in the spring of 2006. My Guy Barbaro is the true story of the dream that carried Prado from an impoverished childhood in Lima, Peru, to the winner's circles of the world's greatest racetracks—and is the heartwarming account of his love for a beautiful, talented, irreplaceable teammate.. But in the opening yards of the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, the magnificent animal suffered a catastrophic leg injury that ended his un-def
You've GOT to read this book! I thought I knew the whole story of Barbaro's short life. I had read every book, watched every news story, and seen every posting online. I ordered this book in August. over 7 months before it was released, based on a letter I heard read from Edgar Prado at a Delaware Park function. It was extremely articulate and full of emotion. By the time the book arrived 2 days ago, I wasn't sure I wan. This book definitely belongs in the winner's circle! As a big horse racing fan I knew this book would be the perfect gift to myself. I have read it a couple times. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves this sport as much as I do. I have had the awesome opportunity to meet Edgar a couple times at Delaware Park and he did a wonderful job with this story. He shared so much detail not only of Barbaro's life but his own.. My Guy Barabaro This book tells the true story of a great race horse, the friendship of the jockey & horse, as well as the unselfish love of family. It is sad, yet wonderful. Well worth the read and a good book for your library.