The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America

The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion.

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Published Jun 7, 2022

336 pages

Average rating: 7.5

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LeeBelle

Sep 25, 2025

T you

Aug 12, 2025

10/10 stars

Great story, incredible woman. A geography and history lesson as well. I loved it

Ronda

Jul 18, 2025

6/10 stars

Annie was amazing. The bonds with her horses and dog were portrayed beautifully. I love that her health was restored by this endeavor.

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May 18, 2025

good

EBReader

Jan 24, 2025

9/10 stars

Remarkable!