I was given this book as a birthday present and it was one of the best gifts ever. The trials and tribulations that these athletes (dogs and man) go through for very little glory relative to professional sports was awe-inspiring. I did get lost in the names of the other mushers and so of the dogs. So confused that I wrote the names on the inside back cover to keep things straight.A good book to give people an overview and insight into a grueling human and dog feat.