Born to Run (1999)
Born to Run is a 1999 photograph collections book written by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Morpurgo.
A greyhound named Best Mate starts life inside a plastic bag thrown into a canal, saved by a boy who leaps in after him. From that rescue the dog passes through many hands: cherished pet, kidnapped prize, champion racer, and stray scraping a living on the streets. Each time his fortunes turn, Best Mate finds another way to survive. Michael Morpurgo tells it plainly and warmly, following one animal across a chain of owners and towns, always circling the same quiet hope that the dog might reach a home that finally keeps him.
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What is Born to Run about?
A greyhound named Best Mate starts life inside a plastic bag thrown into a canal, saved by a boy who leaps in after him. From that rescue the dog passes through many hands: cherished pet, kidnapped prize, champion racer, and stray scraping a living on the streets. Each time his fortunes turn, Best Mate finds another way to survive. Michael Morpurgo tells it plainly and warmly, following one animal across a chain of owners and towns, always circling the same quiet hope that the dog might reach a home that finally keeps him.
When was Born to Run published?
Born to Run was published in 1999.
Who made Born to Run?
Born to Run was written by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Morpurgo.
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Readers who followed the war horse Joey will recognize Michael Morpurgo's method here: history and hardship seen through an animal's steady, uncomprehending eyes. The film of War Horse carries that same feeling to the screen, trading the racetrack for the trenches while keeping the bond between a vulnerable animal and the people who briefly hold its lead.