Review of Tales from the Triple Crown (Hardcover)

Veteran turf writer Steve Haskin strides past the typical coverage surrounding the rich history of the Triple Crown to pen this enjoyable romp for racing fans or those who follow the sport during the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.

The 21 stories feature the extreme highs and frustrating lows from the backside, with the roller-coaster ride life can bring off the track.

There are fresh angles to older stories, like the disappointment of trainer Bud Delp after Spectacular Bid lost his bid for the Triple Crowndue to a safety pin; along with new gems, with a chronicle of jockey Angel Cordero's misadventures in trying to get home after winning the 1985 Kentucky Derby aboard Spend a Buck.

There are also nice features on the recent heroes, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones, along with a moving piece on Barbaro.

This is a solid example on how a book does not have to run according to form to be a fun read.



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Steve Haskin takes readers behind the scenes to introduce them to the trainers, jockeys, and horses seeking the worlds most elusive sports prizethe Triple Crown. Haskins personal involvement, keen eye for a good story, and conversational writing style make readers feel like they are living the moment with him.

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Review of I Golf, Therefore I Am--Nuts! (Paperback)

This book was a happy surprise as I am not a golfer. I bought the book as a gift for a golfer friend. As I was thumbing through it, I started to read the stories and ended up reading the whole book. The fun and easy to read stories are belly laugh funny and really can relate to many things in life, not just golf. Maybe I'll even be inspired to take up golfing - maybe.


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Finally, a book that delves into the warped and obsessive mind of today's golfer. Whether your idea of golf is an occasional round with fellow duffers at the local muni or frequent forays to far-flung courses in search of the perfect round, you'll identify with this book like no other.

Popular golf humorist George Fuller will have you laughing as he makes light of the idiosyncrasies of otherwise sane people who are addicted to this holy, wholly frustrating game.

I Golf, Therefore I Am--Nuts! brings out the humor in situations that all golfers can relate to:

• Looking for Mulligan, the patron saint of forgiveness
• The hype architects and developers use when describing a new course
• Quirks, quips, and superstitions from the PGA Tour

If your eyes light up every time you read about a new driver, your TiVo has golf programming that originally aired in 2004, you receive holiday cards from greenskeepers, or your golf wardrobe doubles as business casual, then I Golf, Therefore I Am--Nuts! is for you.

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