Susan Friedland – författare

Have you or someone you care about recently lost a beloved horse? Are you struggling with how to move forward with a gaping hole in your heart and an empty stall in the barn? Does riding suddenly seem less appealing? In Strands of Hope: How to Grieve the Loss of a Horse, fellow horse lover Susan Friedland shares how she coped following the tragic death of her heart horse DC, and the journey that led her back to the saddle. Award-winning equestrian blogger and author of the memoir Horses Adored and Men Endured, Susan relates lessons learned from her own grieving process and those of other horse owners who also know the pain. Through personal stories, interviews and practical tips, she offers strands of hope for the bereaved equestrian. In these pages you''ll discover:

Who was Marguerite Henry before she was a famous author?

What was her secret for writing unforgettable books?

Why was Misty (the book and the real-life pony) so special?

Uncover the captivating backstory of Marguerite Henry, author of Misty of Chincoteague and dozens of books about animals in this heartfelt memoir, Marguerite, Misty and Me. Ride along with passionate horse lover Susan Friedland on a cross-country adventure as she delves into the hidden history of Marguerite, the beloved author and Newbery Medal winner for her 1948 title King of the Wind.

From a kayak in the waves off Chincoteague Island and an underground archive in Minnesota full of Marguerite''s personal letters and original works, to a dreamlike ride aboard a Chincoteague Pony, Friedland unearths clues while forging deep connections with fellow Misty fans and those who knew Marguerite best. 

Saddle up for an enchanting journey that tells the real story of Marguerite Henry''s legacy and the community of horse lovers she inspired. Marguerite, Misty and Me celebrates not just Chincoteague Ponies, but horses everywhere, and the people who love them.