Comments on Brooklyn Backstretch: Leslie Combs and Spendthrift Farm

I agree, Susan, as I wrote in the review, that the...

2008-05-22T19:11:14.235-04:00

I agree, Susan, as I wrote in the review, that the responsibility for some of the weaknesses of the book lies with the editor. I think Marshall takes some of the responsibility, too, particularly in the book's organization.

I'm surprised that you think that what I wrote is a "slam," given the number of positive comments that I make about the book's content.

My "pulpit"? My

Personally I think you were rather hard on Marshal...

2008-05-22T11:02:06.531-04:00

Personally I think you were rather hard on Marshall's book. I thought it was a great read, a historical combination of a novel and reference, written in a creative and engaging style, and very informative and accurate. Obviously she is a seasoned writer/editor with a great love of horses/the sport and has a flair for discourse in layman's terms. The editor did the book a diservice, failing to

...which is why we count on the 6 am delivery of B...

2008-05-20T06:32:22.316-04:00

...which is why we count on the 6 am delivery of Brooklyn Backstretch to add color and readability to the subject.

Papergirl was early today.