Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, (Paperback)
Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, (Paperback)
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Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, (Paperback)

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  • Biographical Narrative: This true-life novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls's grandmother, from her childhood breaking horses to her adult life running a ranch.
  • Author's Portrayal: Jeannette Walls, author of "The Glass Castle," vividly depicts her resilient grandmother with a plainspoken yet heartfelt narrative style.
  • Remarkable Experiences: Lily Casey Smith's life included teaching in a frontier town, learning to drive and fly, and surviving numerous natural disasters and personal tragedies.
  • Character Resilience: The story highlights Lily's no-nonsense, resourceful nature and her defiance against prejudice towards women and Native Americans.
  • Literary Comparison: Described as "Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults," the book is compared to "Out of Africa" and "West with the Night" for its riveting and dramatic qualities.
  • Publication Details: The paperback edition, published on 2010-09-07 by Scribner Book Company, has an ISBN of 9781416586296 and a page count of 288.
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Dec 6, 2025
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One of my all-time-favorite memoirs. Great story, gritty look into the shaping of a character in a hard scrabble American life. Impeccable storytelling. Funny, moving and a look into life in a different era.

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Jan 26, 2011
Proudmami01
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5 out of 5 stars review

Great Book!

Jeannette Walls did an amazing job with this book! It is very well written and once you pick it up, its hard to put down! I read this book after reading "The Glass Castle" I definitely recommend reading this book before reading "The Glass Castle." Its been a while since I've read "The Glass Castle" and now I feel like I need to read it again after reading "Half Broke Horses."

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May 31, 2011
Booklover2000
5 out of 5 stars review

Great book!

I love horse racing novels - and this is a great one. I think it joins the ranks of Dick Francis novels and Breeders by Barney Rostaing and is definitely a favorite!

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