Wendy Williams is a journalist whose work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Christian Science Monitor, among other publications. She is the author of several books, including Kraken and Cape Wind, and is a lifelong equestrienne. She lives in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
A New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Book Review Editors'
Choice A Best Book of 2015, The Wall Street Journal Silver Winner,
Nautilus Book Awards (Animals and Nature category) Holiday Gifts
List, Equus Magazine Discover magazine's What to Read in November
Love is the driver for Wendy Williams's new book, The Horse . . .
[an] affectionate, thoroughgoing, good-hearted book. --Jaimy
Gordon, The New York Times Book Review Charming and deeply
interesting . . . Ms. Williams does a marvelous job of exploring
the nature of horses, from many different perspectives. She is
spot-on in her explanations of scientific information, treading
that thin line between accessibility and scientific accuracy. I
have read many books and articles on horses, but this must surely
rank among the very best for a general audience. --Pat Shipman, The
Wall Street Journal Whether you believe that you know horses
intimately or only admire them from afar, you will find Wendy
Williams's fascinating natural history The Horse to be
illuminating. Williams is a charming tour guide through the history
of the horse-human bond. This book will delight you and deepen your
understanding of the ongoing love affair between humans and their
equine companions. --Elizabeth Letts, bestselling author of The
Eighty-Dollar Champion A remarkable treasure chest of a book. Wendy
Williams ropes together history, science, and fascinating personal
experiences to give new insights on every page. You'll never look
at a horse the same way again. --Nicholas Evans, bestselling author
of The Horse Whisperer Lifelong equestrian enthusiast Williams
takes on the topic at full gallop, weaving scientific analysis with
cultural and historical anecdotes in this lively, fascinating read.
--Discover [A] fascinating account of the relationship between
humans and horses. Not only will horse lovers find The Horse a
great read, but so will those with just a passing interest in these
animals. --Chicago Tribune An informative and engaging account of
an animal that's both familiar and mysterious . . . [The Horse]
provides an illuminating glimpse at what we know--and what we may
someday learn. --Megan McDonough, The Washington Post [E]ngaging,
comprehensive . . . Wendy Williams combines a love of horses with a
keen interest in natural history . . . an accessible read and a
gift for horse lovers. --Lucy Popescue, The Independent (UK) [The
Horse] takes us on both an intellectual journey and an equine
adventure. --Fran Jurga, Equus A compelling journey into the
evolutionary history of the horse we know and love today . . . It's
detailed but clear, and surprisingly fun in places as well. --The
Eloquent Equine An ambitious undertaking . . . Reading The Horse
will no doubt cause you to look at horses (including your own) in a
whole new way. --EquiSearch A magnificent natural history of this
magnificent animal. Wendy Williams pursues the wild and ancient
creatures who put into relief the very particular horse-human
relationship we have today. If you get a thrill when a horse
thunders by, you must read this book. --Alexandra Horowitz,
bestselling author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and
Know
For every equestrian, here finally is a book that explains in great
detail the long journey that has given us the modern horse in all
of its magnificent varieties. Wendy Williams's The Horse is full of
love and firsthand experiences that make the book a most
pleasurable and informative read. --Frans de Waal, author of
Peacemaking Among Primates and The Age of Empathy An enthusiastic
history of and appreciation for all things horse . . . Anyone with
a love of horses will treasure this book, which provides scholarly
yet accessible insight into a beautifully constructed animal that
has chosen to domesticate man, just as dogs have. --Kirkus Reviews
Williams's book educates, entertains, and enthralls; it's part
scientific discovery, part social commentary, and part history
lesson, while always focusing on the relationship between horses
and humans. --Publishers Weekly Wendy Williams has done her
homework. She has roamed our world of horses-past, present, and
future-revealing cognitive processes, emotions, and behaviors
similar to those of humans. What a gift. Reading The Horse, I felt
a kinship with horses and a deep yearning to bond with these
marvelous creatures. --John W. Pilley, emeritus professor of
psychology at Wofford College and bestselling author of Chaser:
Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words Riveting
and moving. A beautiful celebration of the deep evolutionary
fellowship between horses and people. --David George Haskell,
author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen and
professor of biology at the University of the South
I have never owned horses, but reading Wendy Williams's fine new
book made me feel as if I've known them all my life. And that, of
course, is her point-to explore not just the history of horses but
the human fascination with them. She makes her case in clear,
compelling prose, warmed throughout by her obvious fondness for the
subject. --Thor Hanson, author of The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers
The Horse is a scientific ode to one of the most charismatic
mammals on earth-it is an essential book and a loving exploration
of our complicated relationship with the charming animal that we've
variously hunted, tamed, and venerated. Readers could not ask for a
better guide than Wendy Williams as she takes us to the badlands
where mustangs still roam, the bones of their ancestors beneath
their hooves. --Brian Switek, author of My Beloved Brontosaurus and
Written in Stone Williams details her conversations with various
experts and her own visits to archaeological digs as she navigates
the evolution of the horse, its development in a variety of
landscapes, and its general adaptability.--Booklist
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