| American Pharoah Lib/E: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise Contributor(s): Drape, Joe (Author), Abano, Aaron (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1478939362 ISBN-13: 9781478939368 Publisher: Hachette Books OUR PRICE: $68.39 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Horse Racing - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality. Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter, American Pharoah is the definitive account not only of how the ethereal colt won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, but how he changed lives. Through extensive interviews, Drape explores the making of an exceptional racehorse, chronicling key events en route to history. Covering everything from the flamboyant owner's successful track record, the jockey's earlier heartbreaking losses, and the Hall of Fame trainer's intensity, Drape paints a stirring portrait of a horse for the ages and the people around him. |
Contributor Bio(s): Abano, Aaron: - Aaron Abano has narrated such audiobooks as the AudioFile Earphones Award winner The Starling Project by Jeffrey Deaver, as well as Russell Wiley Is Out to Lunch by Richard Hine, among others. Drape, Joe: - Joe Drape is an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times. A native of Kansas City and graduate of Rockhurst High School, Drape earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern Methodist University. After reporting for numerous local papers and winning awards, Joe came to the New York Times in 1998 to cover college sports and horse racing. |