Seabiscuit is a great book, a true
story with a plot and climax no novelist could improve on. Now,
with Random House's new audio version, it's possible to enhance
your road trips with the surprising, inspirational saga of the
unlikeliest racehorse in history. Get ready to miss a few exits
as you listen to Campbell Scott's narration. The one thing you
can count on is that you won't fall asleep!
The story of an undersized horse and the unlikely
alliance of men who owned, trained, and rode him, Seabiscuit
is a journey into American history during one of its most
challenging periods. A household name during the Great Depression,
Seabiscuit offered hope and inspiration to a nation just when
it was needed most. Is it really so surprising that this champion
of underdogs got more newspaper ink that Roosevelt or Hitler?
If you can manage it, pass by the Santa Anita
Racetrack as you listen to Seabiscuit's story. The racetrack
still boasts its vintage look, and you'll be transported back
to the time when the Santa Anita Handicap had a purse of $100,000,
and the average per capita income of Americans was $432.
The movie version of Seabiscuit did a
great job of bringing the sights and places of the Seabiscuit's
era to life. If you saw and enjoyed the film, the experience
will be deepened by listening to the book that inspired it.
There's so much more to the story than a film can reflect.
Laura Hillenbrand's detailed research provides the background,
perspective, and motivation of each of the characters. Whether
you're on the road or cozy by a fire, Seabiscuit will
take you on a six-hour journey you won't soon forget.
