9.05.2010

Secretariat's Meadow

The story of the world-record-smashing, inspirational, and beautiful racehorse named Secretariat has been told in books countless times, but not many have gone deeper into his lineage and home. Behind the scenes of Secretariat's trophies is centuries of careful breeding and care. Now all this would normally be way beyond my interest, as I don't have a single thing to do with racing or breeding horses. Now all this would normally be way beyond my interest appreciate the history and grand tales of the fastest horse in history. However, when such stories are wrapped up nicely in a well-planned book, it's hard not to be interested. Secretariat's Meadow recounts a lively history, from the founding of The Meadow (where Secretariat was born and bred) all the way up to its end and subsequent breakup. And of course, by then you'll be so into the story that you'll feel bad about it. Guaranteed.