First published 2003
In the depths of the Great Depression, a crippled racehorse named Seabiscuit becomes the long shot to end all long shots. Transformed by a reclusive trainer, a washed-up jockey, and a visionary owner, Seabiscuit defies his physical limitations to take the racing world by storm. As he wins improbable victory after improbable victory, the horse and his team capture the nation's imagination, offering hope in desperate times.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american
Vibes: emotional, inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-all-odds, underdog
Setting: United States
399 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books