Riding Lessons: A Novel | Sara Gruen | Annemarie Zimmer attitude extrodinare!

Riding Lessons: A Novel | Sara Gruen | A Fascinating and emotional story

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	Riding Lessons: A Novel Sara Gruen Harper Paperbacks, 2007 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 102 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Annemarie Zimmer attitude extrodinare!

Annemarie was destined for fame until a fatal incident with her horse Harry befell the two of them and she decided not to ride again, or so she though. The front of book actaully looks different than this one, but after reading the description it is indeed the same book. Annemarie definately has an attitude, but after all that she has been through, I can't say that I blame her and her daughter doesn't help things out much. This is a great book, especially if you love horses. I just hope I can find a horse like this someday! A definate must read!

A Fascinating and emotional story

I had to shed a tear or two while I was reading "Riding Lessons" You wouldn't think that when by the title of the book, but whether you are a horse lover or have ridden on a horse, this story is a terrific written story. Annmarie Zimmer, an olympic equestrienne the main character, has her career come to an abrupt halt in a tragic accident that kills her horse and leaves her seriously injured. The story picks up twenty years later; her injuries have healed, but her emotional life is in shreds. Her: her husband has left her, her father is dying, and her rebellious teenaged daughter is causing her all kinds of problems. There are a lot of issues going on in this book besides Annemarie's messy life and since there are numerous reviews I won't go into detail. In summary, I thought it was wonderful book and I highly recommend it.

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Not so great.

I really enjoyed "Water For Elephants", and since I've spent more than my share of time at riding stables, I thought (hoped) that I'd like "Riding Lessons" as well - not so. It's difficult to believe that the two books were actually written by the same author.

The main character, Annemarie, at 38 years old, was extremely immature and a total drama queen. The story read like an overly dramatic soap opera and I wouldn't recommend it as a must-read, more like a so-so read.

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