Random House Publishing Group

Random House Publishing Group

English

“Compelling, informative, and ultimately touching. This is a first-class book; Ruffian deserves no less.”–The Seattle Times“A COLORFUL STORY . . . Ruffian was nothing if not a heartbreaker. Her story, dramatically recounted by Jane Schwartz, epitomizes both the adrenaline-pumping glory and gut-wrenching ruthlessness inherent in the sport of horse racing.”–The Washington Post Book World“[AN] EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BOOK . . . The world of racing–the people, the smells, politics, emotion–is what the writer wants to show us. And show us she does, brilliantly.”–Cosmopolitan“Jane Schwartz has written, with considerable grace and evident love, a superb, painstakingly researched portrait of this most remarkable of thoroughbred fillies.”–Los Angeles Times Book Review