Kevin Chong was born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver. He ’ s the author of four other books, including the racetrack memoir My Year of the Racehorse , which was cited as a book of the year on Amazon.ca and in the National Post. As a journalist, his work has appeared in a range of publications, including Taddle Creek, Chatelaine, Maclean ’ s , Maisonneuve, Vancouver Magazine, and The Walrus. He teaches creative writing at the University of British Columbia and lives in Vancouver with his partner, Holly, and her son, Joe.
“A straightforward, detail-filled, and nation-proud reciting of one
of Canada’s ‘most thrilling stories.….’ Horse race history buffs
may appreciate the glimpses of behind-the-scenes politicking, while
a general readership may be gratified by the brisk pacing of the
storytelling.” - Publishers Weekly
“Compelling.” - Maclean’s
“[A] smart recreation of a four-legged hero.” - The Globe and
Mail
“Extensive in detail and meticulously noted…. Chong’s prose is
characterized by its breadth of offbeat information … and yields
sounds portraits of the three men and their prized contender.” -
Straight.com
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