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Christy Cashman – The Truth About Horses: A Novel
September 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Free
Fourteen-year-old Reese has grown up around horses and dreams of her family winning the Black Elk race. In the face of great tragedy and loss, she must prove — against all odds — that some dreams are worth fighting for.
This novel for young adults is populated by unforgettable characters including Reese’s father who has a corny sense of humor; Wes, a Lakota Indian, with a unique way of training horses; Kyle and Cody, obnoxious almost step-brothers; Lexi, the girl who seems to have everything; and Trusted Treasure, a special horse.
It is a spell-binding tale of the magical powers within just waiting to be discovered.
“This is a heartwarming novel about facing down the perils of adversity. It’s also an examination of how and why we become stronger at the broken places. Christy Cashman has written a book for everyone, young and old, who wants to know about the elemental gallop of the heart.”
–Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin
“Christy Cashman has written a beautiful, thrilling tale about a teenaged girl’s journey from fear to courage, from anger to forgiveness, from broken-heartedness to openness. The Truth About Horses is so much about the mysterious forces, within us and around us, that are always there to guide us, and the way in which people enter our lives exactly when we need them—if only we’ll let them.”
—Jane Seymour, actress, designer, and author of The Road Ahead
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Christy Cashman is an American author, actress, and producer who has appeared in more than twenty films. The second youngest of ten children, she grew up in North Carolina where her love for horses began at a young age. When she’s not writing or working on production projects, Christy is most likely riding cross country. She has also written two children’s books. Christy lives with her family in Ireland and Massachusetts.
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The Yankee Bookshop will be on hand with copies of The Truth About Horses for purchase and signing.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP of your interest in attending (below) is appreciated, seating is limited. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for more information.
