Affirmed
Affirmed

Author: Lou Sahadi

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2011-03-29

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1429967064

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Telling the story that transcended the Thoroughbred racing world, Lou Sahadi's Affirmed finally gives this courageous horse his due. In 1978, racing fans witnessed the culmination of an epic rivalry when a horse named Affirmed faced off against the celebrated Alydar and emerged victorious. In this long-overdue biography of Affirmed, veteran sportswriter Lou Sahadi captures the life and spirit of this indomitable horse who twice earned Horse of the Year honors and placed #12 on the Blood-Horse list of "Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century." Sahadi chronicles how the initially docile chestnut colt began his stellar rise in 1977. Entering the 1978 season, many experts speculated that Alydar, the latest prize product from the storied Calumet Farm, would prove himself the better horse. Yet under trainer Laz Barrera's careful strategy and the eighteen-year-old reigning Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year jockey Stevie Cauthen, Affirmed bested his rival and mesmerized even the most casual of sports fans. Drawing on interviews with Cauthen, some members of the Wolfson family, and many more, Sahadi delivers fascinating subplots, including that of jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr., and owner Louis Wolfson, the Wall Street financier whose federal conviction led to the resignation of a Supreme Court justice. "Sahadi tells the dramatic story of Affirmed and his young jockey . . . showing in detail how the ‘underdog' Affirmed won the Triple Crown." —New York Post ("Required Reading" pick)

Affirmed
Affirmed

Author: Sidhbh Gallagher

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781735548807

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Affirmed and Alydar
Affirmed and Alydar

Author: Timothy T. Capps

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-11

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1493078941

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The greatest rivalry in modern Thoroughbred racing history began with little fanfare on June 15, 1977. The more experienced Affirmed defeated Alydar, who was making his racing debut in the Youthful Stakes at Belmont Park. In nine subsequent meetings, Affirmed got the better of Alydar six times, often by just inches. Their meetings, especially during the Triple Crown season of 1978, became the stuff of racing lore. Affirmed claimed the Triple Crown, but Alydar tested him to the limits each time in stirring stretch drives that left onlookers limp. Indeed, many racing historians consider their Belmont Stakes to be the greatest race of the twentieth century. Author Timothy Capps, who witnessed many of the Affirmed–Alydar races, chronicles their early years, first encounters, and epic clashes. He also tells the stories of the people who raised, trained, and rode these titans.

Affirmed
Affirmed

Author: Cheryl Polote-Williamson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9781947054837

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One of the most challenging obstacles to overcome is negativity, especially when the harsh words and judgment come from within. To help you release the burden of low self-esteem and doubt, Cheryl Polote-Williamson presents Affirmed, a yearlong journey of reflection, discovery, and acceptance. Along with affirmations and Bible verses for each day of the year, Polote-Williamson provides a space for prayer and meditation through thoughtful questions and constructive writing prompts, dealing with all aspects of life. With the guidance provided in these pages, and through the direction of God, you will be able to improve your self-esteem, take back your self-worth, and create habits to move forward in confidence. Just remember, reconnecting to God, changing your perspective, and creating positive habits is a process. If you take one day at a time, you will slowly start to feel more connected to others, to yourself, and to God--and on your way to becoming a better, more affirmed you.

Mission Affirmed
Mission Affirmed

Author: Elliot Clark

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2021-12-22

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1433573830

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What will it take to accomplish Christ's mission in our lifetime? That's the question evangelicals have been asking for over a century, but our efforts to reach the unreached and finish the task have often sacrificed the important for the immediate. The greatest challenge in evangelical missions isn't a lack of urgency, but a lack of discernment. As we've prioritized movements that are simple and reproducible, the gospel and faithful churches are now threatened. Our mission itself could be disqualified. In Mission Affirmed, Elliot Clark seeks to reshape our motivation by considering the example of Paul the missionary. The desire for God's approval is what formed his ambition and directed his methods, and it should guide ours too. In these pages, we rediscover how pursuing God's praise can both motivate and regulate our gospel ministries. We also refocus—as missionaries, pastors, churches, and individuals—on what matters more than a mission accomplished: a mission God affirms. Biblical Ministry Advice: Provides a holistic look at Paul's ministry, methods, and motivation A Great Resource for Church Leaders: Helps churches vet and send missionaries First-Hand Ministry Insights: Provides a practical solution for common weaknesses in modern missions, with descriptive examples from the author's experiences as a missionary Published in Conjunction with the Gospel Coalition (TGC)