Lisa K: I gave this to my sister who loved books like "Seabiscuit" and "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" and she said she liked this book very much. There is the history of the owner and the amazing feats of the horse that made it interesting and inspirational.
United States on May 16, 2023
Christine: This is an informative and well-researched read filled with fascinating history about both animal and man. I greatly enjoyed reading it and learning all about Jim Key and his loving owner Dr. Key who trains Jim key with patience and kindness. It was fun to read about Jim Key’s talents and learn about Dr.Key’s achievements in his personal life and training Jim Key. Their story is really an inspiring and remarkable part of history.
I ended up giving it four stars because the author has a tendency to get off track with topics and sometimes leap into other unrelated information within chapters. Other than that, I really loved this book. If you’re an animal lover, horse fanatic, or a history fan I highly recommend reading it
United States on Sep 28, 2021
Mike: My wife has enjoyed this book immensely and I look forward to reading it when she has finished.
Tales of a bygone era based on fact. Worth every penny.
Rumours of a film but unsure if this is still on the cards. It should be.
This is really a review by my wife so I dare not disagree.
United Kingdom on Jan 25, 2021
lin: A well written combination of personal story of an extraordinary man and his horse, their history through the Civil War and beyond. "Jim Key" was born a disabled horse who thrived under the gentle, wise teaching, to become an individual in his own right. William Key met the challenges of his life with a deep grace and stood firm in his trust in goodness and kindness. It served him well. He became wealthy without becoming greedy. He became successful without becoming arrogant. He was dignified and proud of his Black heritage, served the cause by being steadfastly himself, and somehow imparted this to a horse. No trickery was necessary. The horse could manage just fine, even when his owner wasn't present. I swear the horse had a sense of humor. Read one page and try to put this book down. I dare you.
United States on Sep 29, 2020
les keeping: Wonderful story and beautifully written.
Canada on Aug 18, 2020
VivK: This is an amazing True Story of a wonderful horse and the man who loved him and taught him through Kindness. Above all, they were the best of friends. The story goes all the way from when Dr. Key was a slave as a boy, into the civil war, and beyond. It's so inspiring that I immediately started reading it over again, and wished it was a movie or documentary. Apparently, there were plans to make a movie, but now I can't find anymore about it. What's incredible to me is how a horse and trainer who were so famous at the turn of the 20th century completely disappeared from history. So glad that this story is now being told. btw, I purchased the print book first, but the type was very small, so I also purchased the Kindle version. It's good to have both versions because the printed book contains some wonderful photos. I highly recommend this read.
United States on Jun 04, 2020
Virginia Bercier: I had never heard of this book, very interesting, both historicly and regarding animal behaviour!
Canada on Jan 17, 2020
L. G.: The story is wonderful and the author does a good job putting the events in context. It is a very enjoyable read.
Canada on Dec 19, 2019
M. Weber: Bin einfach begeistert von dem Buch. Es gibt so viele Einblicke in das Leben im 19. Jahrhundert. Interessantes über den Bürgerkrieg. Einblicke über das Leben der Sklaven. Wie Tiere und Menschen behandelt wurden. Das man z. B. in New York beim Überqueren der Strßen auch auf Wildschweine achten musste. Ich hab es erst zur Hälfte durch und freue mich auf den Rest.
Germany on Dec 05, 2019
| Uncovering the Fascinating Tale of Beautiful Jim Key: The World's Most Intelligent Horse | A Journey of Hope: The Inspiring True Story of a Woman and Her Horse's Epic Cross-Country Adventure | Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotional Reflections from a Horse Farm | |
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| Total Reviews | 42 reviews | 223 reviews | 55 reviews |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41 in Biology of Horses#72 in German History #428 in World War II History | #1 in Biology of Horses#26 in Women's Biographies#114 in Memoirs | #14 in Biology of Horses#321 in Christian Devotionals #826 in Christian Spiritual Growth |
| Biology of Horses | Biology of Horses | Biology of Horses | Biology of Horses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 700 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 4,564 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 1,720 ratings |
| Paperback | 334 pages | 336 pages | |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches | 5.16 x 0.73 x 7.96 inches | 6.38 x 0.88 x 8.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds | 8 ounces | 1.49 pounds |
| German History (Books) | German History | ||
| World War II History (Books) | World War II History | ||
| ISBN-10 | 006056704X | 0525619348 | 1400303311 |
| Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks; Annotated edition | Random House Publishing Group; Reprint edition | Thomas Nelson; Standard Edition |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0060567040 | 978-0525619345 | 978-1400303311 |
United States on Jul 28, 2023