In terms of writing about horses, I fell backwards into that. I was in…

Laura Hillenbrand
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In terms of writing about horses, I fell backwards into that. I was intent on getting a Ph.D., becoming a professor, and writing on history but I got sick 14 years ago when I was 19. Getting sick derailed that plan completely
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