![]() She says she was compelled to tell the story because she "found fascinating people living a story that was improbable, breathtaking and ultimately more satisfying than any story ever come across." She first told the story through an essay, "Four Good Legs Between Us", that was published in American Heritage magazine, and the feedback was positive, so she decided to proceed with a full-length book. The book received positive reviews for the storytelling and research. It was made into the Academy Award nominated film Seabiscuit (2003). Hillenbrand's first book was the acclaimed Seabiscuit: An American Legend (2001), a nonfiction account of the career of the great racehorse Seabiscuit, for which she won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2001. The 2003 film Seabiscuit was adapted from the book. It has also been published under the title: Seabiscuit: The True Story of Three Men and a Racehorse. The author has been praised for her ability to convey a sense of historical times. It won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year and was adapted as a feature film in 2003. ![]() ![]() The book is a biography of the Thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit. ![]() Seabiscuit: An American Legend is a non-fiction book written by Laura Hillenbrand, published in 2001. ![]() 2001 Random House publishers, New York hardcover with ebony boards and nice gilt lettering on spine black and white photos throughout very good condition - appears unread dust jacket good as well. ![]()
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