Horse: A Montreal Story
Jul 2012 · Grey Gecko Press
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When Jacqueline dies suddenly, her stubborn draft horse Groucho becomes the reluctant inheritance of seventy-seven-year-old stable owner Doyle. In working-class Montreal, an unlikely friendship develops between the grieving horse and the patient old man who understands that trust comes slowly. As city development threatens their stable and violence intrudes through unexpected quarters, Doyle, Groucho, and Jacqueline's estranged daughter Louise form an unlikely family. Together they discover that life's greatest transformations often come through the simple act of showing up, day after day, with sugar cubes and quiet conversation.
When Jacqueline dies suddenly, her stubborn draft horse Groucho becomes the reluctant inheritance of seventy-seven-year-old stable owner Doyle. In working-class Montreal, an unlikely friendship develops between the grieving horse and the patient old man who understands that trust comes slowly. As...
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Leon Berger (1945-2021) was an award-winning author and photographer who brought to life eleven books including *Horse*, winner of an Independent Publisher's Award. After an extensive career in London, New York, Singapore, and Beijing, he found his truest voice writing about Montreal, where he spent his final years. Drawing from everyday encounters with remarkable people and animals, Berger crafted stories that revealed the profound within the ordinary. His keen observational skills and compassionate perspective made him a masterful chronicler of both human and animal experiences
George is an accomplished author, musician, painter, illustrator, and playwright. He lives in Houston with his family.
Leon Berger (1945-2021) was an award-winning author and photographer who brought to life eleven books including *Horse*, winner of an Independent Publisher's Award. After an extensive career in London, New York, Singapore, and Beijing, he found his truest voice writing about Montreal, where he sp...
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