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Seabiscuit

An American Legend

Book • 1999

Laura Hillenbrand

Seabiscuit: An American Legend tells the story of Seabiscuit, a racehorse who became an unlikely American icon during the Great Depression.

With the help of Charles Howard, Tom Smith, and Red Pollard, Seabiscuit overcame numerous challenges to achieve remarkable success.

The book is a testament to perseverance and the underdog spirit, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in American history.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Banks

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Jimmy Soni

, admiring her dedication and the quality of her work despite health challenges.

Jimmy Soni, on Interviewing Elon Musk, Writing Biographies, Lessons from Peter Thiel, and The Art of Research

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

to illustrate differing perceptions of reality and timelines.

The Most Expensive Parenting Habit | Ryan and Sam Holiday

Mentioned by

Jay Heck

as an example of a story where conversations about direction and wisdom happen around a fire.

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Mentioned by both Samantha and Ryan during a playful disagreement about who has read it and how many times.

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Mentioned by

Elizabeth Banks

when describing how her then-boyfriend proposed while she was working on the movie.

Elizabeth Banks: How Do I Know If He’s My Soulmate? (FBF)

Mentioned by Gary Sinise in the context of his collaboration with her on Operation Iraqi Children.

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Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

, who initially claims to have seen it but then equivocates when questioned.

The 2003 Movie Draft

Mentioned by

Emily Damuth

as an example of an inspirational underdog story.

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