Dick Francis 1920-2010

A fractured skull, five broken noses, six broken collar bones, countless broken ribs, 345 winners, 2,305 starts, 42 novels, and 60 million books sold – now that’s a life lived at full gallop!

From champion national hunt jockey to bestselling novelist, Richard Stanley “Dick” Francis effortlessly switched leads in his late thirties. The principles he applied with reins in hand – passion, preparation, and discipline – served him equally well with pen and paper.

Mr. Francis passed away on Valentine’s Day. Take a moment to read the fascinating story of his life courtesy of The Telegraph.