Long Shot

My Bipolar Life and the Horses Who Saved Me

by Sylvia Harris

On Sale: 03/06/2012

Long Shot

My Bipolar Life and the Horses Who Saved Me

by Sylvia Harris

On Sale: 03/06/2012

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About the Book

Combine Seabiscuit with Manic—throw in a touch of HBO’s “Temple Grandin”—and you get Long Shot, a truly remarkable memoir by Sylvia Harris. A single mother of three, Harris was crippled by bipolar depression, until she discovered the miraculous healing and calming effect of horses—a revelation that ultimately enabled her to manage her illness, conquer the sexism of her field, and triumph as a champion jockey in the male-dominated world of horse racing. A fascinating, courageous, and ultimately redemptive true story, Long Shot has won high praise from Phyllis Chesler Ph.D., author of Women and Madness, who says, “[Harris’s] attempt to find balance, joy, connectedness, and purpose in life constitutes a great adventure story.”

Critical Praise

“An edgy, unapologetic account of [Harris’s] race to outrun the illness that consumed her. . . . A tribute to the power of the horse to calm, contain and inspire.” — The Economist

“Terrifically insightful [and] beautifully crafted, this book pulls no punches. . . . Each page of Long Shot reminds us once again of the adage that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a person.” — Lowell Sun

“Heart-wrenching. . . . Highly recommended for people struggling with [bipolar disorder] and anyone who loves them. . . . [Harris’s] fighting spirit emanates from the page.” — BlackVoices.com

“[A] truly compelling tale of the havoc mental illness can wreak and how a passion can lead to healing.” — Booklist

“An inspirational story.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Inspiring. . . . One of the more interesting sports book that you will find.” — Philadelphia Tribune

“Even if you don’t love horses you will still cheer for Sylvia Harris after reading her memoir. . . . After reading Long Shot, you’ll feel there’s little that you can’t accomplish.” — Essence

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061714412
  • ISBN 10: 0061714410
  • Imprint: Ecco
  • On Sale: 03/06/2012
  • Pages: 224
  • List Price:22.00 CAD
  • BISAC1 : SPORTS & RECREATION / History
  • BISAC2 : HISTORY / Women
  • BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
  • BISAC4 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports

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