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 enlarge | Author: William Nack
Publisher: ESPN
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 112
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 1933060301
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.4
EAN: 9781933060309
ASIN: 1933060301
Publication Date: May 8, 2007
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 Read Jane Schwartz's book! June 11, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I think this book was dashed off as a tie-in to the most disappointing ESPN-produced
docudrama on Ruffian. Nash insinuates himself into the story to the detriment of the
narrative, which should be Ruffian-centered.
Jane Schwartz's Ruffian: Burning from the Start was so satisfying because it delved into
the background of all the principals surrounding Ruffian during her ascent and her
tragic demise. It's psychologically acute without sacrificing an ounce of the energy and
excitement surrounding this historically unique filly.
 A racing must-read June 4, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Nack's new book is as much a personal memoir as a recounting of Ruffian's story. It weaves together Ruffian's story with his own thoughts on racing and his experiences as a journalist covering the sport. Nack's writing is, as always, beautiful and only occasionally over-the-top. I would not consider this to be the definitive book on Ruffian (that honor belongs to Jane Schwartz' book), but it is still a must-read for racing fans. Nack has managed to create a thoughtful reflection on the meaning of racing, and the brilliance of that lovely, amazing filly that was Ruffian.
Nack has the knack for writing about horses! May 28, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have read both Nack's Secretariat and Jane Schwartz's Ruffian book. I am always a fan of Nack and always look forward to reading anything he writes on horse racing in Sports Illustrated. I was thrilled to learn he was writing a book on my favorite racehorse . I was a little disappointed that Nack's version of Ruffian's life was so short, but since Schwartz's book already covered Ruffian's life beautifully, it was interesting to read Nack's take on this magnificent filly. He actually brought something new to the table in his tale, and that is saying a lot since I have read every article and book on Ruffian that I could get my hands on. I like how the book, was also about his life and what he was doing during the best decade for thoroughbred racing. He clearly shows his passion for the sport, and it is nice to see his isn't just from the gambling aspect of it. He sees the thoroughbred's majesty and gets what lures all types of people to the sport, not just the hard core gambler. Even the casual racing fan will enjoy this book. I look forward to the movie (as it is long overdue), and I would also suggest that Nack write a story about his life as it follows all decades of thoroughbred racing he was alive for. Thank you Mr. Nack for all bringing this star filly back to life again. There will never be another one like her!
 Not a gold standard... May 22, 2007
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
I was eagerly waiting for this book. Hadn't I read Nack's "Secretariat - The making of a Champion" barely being able to put it down ?! Well, his book on Ruffian is really only a romance... short and not much to it (the book has 107 pages). It reads like if Nack had put some puzzle pieces together, here a papersnip, there a few words from trainer or jockey so and so, but forgot to make a story with them. There are six pictures, only one of them shows Ruffian :( I don't really understand what that double wide picture of Secretariat's Belmont win (the one that we all know) has to do there. He writes he was jealous of Ruffian because she took the room that Secretariat had left . Also, Secretariat's Trainer Lucien Laurin said she was better as a two year old than Secretariat had been. Nack seems to have a dualistic relationshop with Ruffian. At one point he states his jealousy only went away when she was dead. Elsewhere in the book one can feel he admired her a lot.
I can't really recommend the book. It's really NOT what I had expected from William Nack, certainly not after "Secretariat" !
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