My Animals and Other Family
(Author) Clare BaldingBalding's father was a champion horse trainer, and her family shared their lives with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses and an ever-present pack of dogs. Balding ranked low in the family pecking order--below her brother and the horses. Left to her own devices, she had to learn life's toughest lessons through the animals.
Clare Balding
Clare Balding is a British broadcaster, journalist, and author known for her work in sports and horse racing. She has written several books, including her autobiography "My Animals and Other Family" which was a bestseller and won the National Book Awards Autobiography of the Year in 2012. Balding is known for her engaging and witty writing style, and her ability to connect with readers on a personal level. She has made significant contributions to the literary genre of memoirs and sports writing, bringing a fresh perspective to both fields. Balding's most famous work remains "My Animals and Other Family", which has solidified her reputation as a talented writer and storyteller.