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Chad Oldfather A Man Walks Into a Barn (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- Man Walks Into a Barn
- Publication Name
- A Man Walks Into a Barn
- Title
- A Man Walks Into a Barn
- Subtitle
- Navigating Fatherhood in the Flawed and Fascinating World of Hors
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- EAN
- 9781646010554
- ISBN
- 9781646010554
- Publisher
- Trafalgar Square Books
- Genre
- Nature, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Equestrian, Animals / General
- Release Date
- 22/03/2022
- Release Year
- 2022
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Item Length
- 9in
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 16.2 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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A smart, funny memoir exploring the evolution of a man and his relationship with his daughters as they grow up in the grips of the equestrian life. When Chad Oldfather found himself the parent of a toddler who, out of nowhere, became obsessed with horses, he had no idea what awaited. With his younger daughters similarly afflicted, Oldfather was soon enmeshed in the consuming subculture of barns, riding, and horse shows, learning not just about the animals that so inexplicably drew his girls, but also about the people and personalities that populated the spaces around them. A book for parents, whatever their children's interests, and for equestrians, who know what it's like "on the inside" (but maybe not what it's like on the outside, looking in), A Man Walks into a Barn is a wise, witty, and, at times, critical look at both the light and dark sides of youth sports, and equestrianism in particular. Readers find themselves rooting for Oldfather as he struggles to be the best dad he can, supporting a child's dreams in the face of long odds and extraordinary expenses. He writes about his parenting choices and the strange world he finds himself in with humor and honesty, critically examining riding's high cost and the inaccessibility and inequality that results. Aware of the flaws and dangers of youth athletics, as well as the benefits, he strives to protect his girls while supporting their ambitions the best ways he knows how. Filled with the joys, heartbreaks, and life lessons that come from training, competition, and time in the company of horses, this is mostly a book about family, and the strong bonds that can form when parent and child join hands and pursue a passion together.
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Publisher
Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN-10
1646010558
ISBN-13
9781646010554
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24050401222
Product Key Features
Book Title
Man Walks Into a Barn
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Equestrian, Animals / General
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Sf294.25.O43 2021
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"Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughters somewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses, social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding must surely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls (now grown) A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take on parenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular and expensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal "This title is a great read. Honest and forthright, a guide that every parent embarking on the path of equestrian sport for their children should uncover." -- Catskill Horse Magazine "How grateful I am for this gentle, thoughtful, humorous book. Oldfather strikes that sweet balance between guiding our children and allowing them their lead--even when it is daunting to do so. And if you are not--as we used to say on the dairy farm--'horse people,' have no fear, Oldfather is an engaging guide to a world he didn't understand, either." -- Michael Perry, a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host "Even if you're not the father of a horse-loving daughter--or a father at all--you'll still find poignant takeaways from the book's pages thanks to the beauty of Oldfather's prose, which is at times deeply wistful and other times just plain funny." -- UnTacked magazine "Abook for parents and equestrians, A Man Walks Into a Barn is awise, witty look at the world of horses and horse people. Oldfather strives tobe the best dad he can, supporting his children's dreams, writing abouthis parenting choices. He describes this world with humor and honesty,critically examining riding's high cost and the inaccessibility and inequalitythat results." -- Mid-South Horse Review, "Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughterssomewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses,social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding mustsurely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at MarquetteUniversity Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls(now grown). A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take onparenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular andexpensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal, "Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughterssomewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses,social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding mustsurely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at MarquetteUniversity Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls(now grown) A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take onparenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular andexpensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal "This title is a great read. Honest and forthright, a guide that every parent embarking on the path of equestrian sportfor their children should uncover." -- Catskill Horse Magazine "How grateful I am for this gentle, thoughtful, humorousbook. Oldfather strikes that sweet balance between guiding our children andallowing them their lead--even when it is daunting to do so. And if you are not--as we usedto say on the dairy farm--'horse people,' have no fear, Oldfather is an engagingguide to a world he didn't understand, either." -- Michael Perry, a New York Times bestsellingauthor, humorist, playwright, and radio show host, "Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughters somewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses, social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding must surely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls (now grown) A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take on parenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular and expensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal "This title is a great read. Honest and forthright, a guide that every parent embarking on the path of equestrian sport for their children should uncover." -- Catskill Horse Magazine "How grateful I am for this gentle, thoughtful, humorous book. Oldfather strikes that sweet balance between guiding our children and allowing them their lead--even when it is daunting to do so. And if you are not--as we used to say on the dairy farm--'horse people,' have no fear, Oldfather is an engaging guide to a world he didn't understand, either." -- Michael Perry, a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host "Even if you're not the father of a horse-loving daughter--or a father at all--you'll still find poignant takeaways from the book's pages thanks to the beauty of Oldfather's prose, which is at times deeply wistful and other times just plain funny." -- UnTacked magazine, "Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughters somewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses, social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding must surely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls (now grown) A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take on parenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular and expensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal "... yieldsvaluable life lessons, gently expressed." -- Harvard Magazine "This title is a great read. Honest and forthright, a guide that every parent embarking on the path of equestrian sport for their children should uncover." -- Catskill Horse Magazine "How grateful I am for this gentle, thoughtful, humorous book. Oldfather strikes that sweet balance between guiding our children and allowing them their lead--even when it is daunting to do so. And if you are not--as we used to say on the dairy farm--'horse people,' have no fear, Oldfather is an engaging guide to a world he didn't understand, either." -- Michael Perry, a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host "Even if you're not the father of a horse-loving daughter--or a father at all--you'll still find poignant takeaways from the book's pages thanks to the beauty of Oldfather's prose, which is at times deeply wistful and other times just plain funny." -- UnTacked magazine "Abook for parents and equestrians, A Man Walks Into a Barn is awise, witty look at the world of horses and horse people. Oldfather strives tobe the best dad he can, supporting his children's dreams, writing abouthis parenting choices. He describes this world with humor and honesty,critically examining riding's high cost and the inaccessibility and inequalitythat results." -- Mid-South Horse Review, "Books about fathers and sons are fairly common, books about fathers and their daughterssomewhat less so. A book about a father, three daughters, several horses,social demographics, and the teaching and practice of both law and riding mustsurely belong to a genre of one. Chad Oldfather is a professor at MarquetteUniversity Law School in Milwaukee and the father of three horse-crazy girls(now grown) A Man Walks Into a Barn is his witty, often wistful take onparenting, pedagogy, and life lessons learned while navigating the insular andexpensive world of horses and 'horse people.'" -- The Wall Street Journal "This title is a great read. Honest and forthright, a guide that every parent embarking on the path of equestrian sportfor their children should uncover." -- Catskill Horse Magazine
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