Even if you've never been curious about
the life of a Jockey,
you'll be intrigued by a lifestyle
far different from anything you could imagine.
The author's memoirs,
presented as a collection
of thrilling short stories, will
put you in the saddle
as a Jockey in an era when women were
not yet fully accepted on the racetrack.
You'll experience the excitement
of the backstretch life firsthand
as you travel nationwide from track
to track, booting home
longshot winners while risking your life on a daily basis
to pursue a career which demands a level of athletic
ability,
determination, and courage surpassing most others.
