A propos de l'auteur
Joe Drape is the author of the New York Times bestseller Our Boys, along with The Race for the Triple Crown and Black Maestro. He is an award-winning reporter for The New York Times, having previously worked for The Dallas Morning News and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He lives in New York City afficher plus with his wife and son. afficher moins
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Œuvres de Joe Drape
American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise (2016) 149 exemplaires
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Partage des connaissances
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Études
- Southern Methodist University
- Professions
- journalist
- Organisations
- The Dallas Morning News
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The New York Times
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Critiques
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 9
- Membres
- 456
- Popularité
- #53,831
- Évaluation
- 3.5
- Critiques
- 45
- ISBN
- 32
Drape is a journalist who obviously possesses a deep knowledge of horse racing. He is skilled at describing the races. Although the reader knows who wins, he generates a sense of drama and anticipation. He captures the personalities of the participants by portraying how the horse interacts with the people close to him. While the author does not ignore some of the issues in the sport, the focus of this book is on the horse and its triumphant achievement. It is a heart-warming tribute to a remarkable horse that captured the imagination of the public and secured a place in racing history.… (plus d'informations)