Believe: A Horseman's Journey
Master horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor, as we meet thirteen remarkable people whose lives he has affected. Through their own accounts of help and healing and through Brannaman's own introductions, the reader is inspired by the hope and confidence that he instilled in these individuals. Review "Others have falsely claimed to be the inspiration for Tom Booker in The Horse Whisperer. The one...
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In his best-selling The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman, extraordinary trainer and acknowledged inspiration for The Horse Whisperer, described how he found his calling and honed his art and craft. In the year since the book's publication and following its widespread acclaim, the universal application of Brannaman's approach to interpersonal relationships has struck a responsive chord in the equestrian community and with the public at large. Believe continues to chronicle the man's efforts as a catalyst and a mentor as we meet thirteen people with whom he has worked. Through their own words and through Brannaman's perceptive introductions to each essay, we experience first-hand the hope and confidence that he has instilled in these individuals and in their horses. Among them are: - Sherry, who learned to replace fear of the unknown with knowledge of reality; - Theresa, who, through teaching her horse to accept the saddle and bridle, acquired patience and a sense of timing; - Sissy, who credits her ability to cope with a life-threatening illness to Brannaman's inspiring words and deeds; - Nicole, who developed confidence and a sense of teamwork while her horse learned not to fear independence; - Diane, who discovered the value of releasing life's past traumas; - Shane, who saw horses forge a bond between himself and the son he thought he had lost forever.
\ From the Publisher"Others have falsely claimed to be the inspiration for Tom Booker in The Horse Whisperer. The one who truly inspired me was Buck Brannaman. His skill, understanding and his gentle, loving heart have parted the clouds for countless troubled creatures. Buck is the Zen master of the horse world."—Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer\ "There's a point in horsemanship when horse and horseman know enough about each other that a third thing, another dimension, begins to be part of the relationship. It's upon this element that the real ride takes place and in Believe we can see the markers along the journey."\ —Tom McGuane\ "Buck Brannaman is a remarkable person. Remarkable in that he can communicate on a variety of levels—with people as well as horses—all with one desire, to help free the spirit in everyone involved."—Jill Rappaport, Entertainment correspondent on NBC's "Today Show" and co-author of People We Know, Horses They Love\ "Each of the 13 stories here offers a variation on the central lesson. One of the most engaging things is that these are not all wealthy horse people with great means at their disposal: often the people represented here simply enoy a long-standing love affair with horses and the pleassures they bring."—Santa Barbara News-Press\ \ \
