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Winning the Iditarod
 The
GB Jones Story
by GB Jones
Northern Publishing. ISBN: 0-9741684-1-6 Copyright 2005.
100 B&W photos. 5.5" x 8.5" x .25". 152 pages.
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(From
the back cover): BG and his team racing down Front Street in Nome during
Iditarod 2004 - "Winning" his race - in second to last place.
GB Jones has never finished in first place in the Iditarod, or any other
sled dog race. In 2002, and again in 2004, he completed the 1,100-mile sled
dog race near the "end of the pack"; and he scratched from the 2003 race.
This is GB's account of his journey to Nome - proof that winning can occur
for those who don't arrive first.
 Inside book cover: "GB Jones" writing is vibrant, entertaining and personal,
like catching up with a good friend at the kitchen table. We get to share
his enthusiasm, feel his fear, and understand his obstinance when faced with
an undertaking like the Last Great Race. Winning the Iditarod takes us along
for a fast ride and inspires us to prove ourselves as well. " - Cynthia
Cassell
 "GB
Jones is living a harsh and hard life, but is enjoying every second of it.
To speak with the man, you can see the devotion that he has to the sport and
to his dogs. In reading his words, you can feel the realities and humor and
humanity that all is a part of making the Iditarod such a great event. You
will get a lump in your throat when you read what GB says about Cymba, but
realize that her spirit truly lives with him and the race. To even race in
this sport makes a musher as well as the team, winners." - Kat Stevens
"A true account of the Last Great race, passionately told by the author who
endured its hardships, and of his obvious love and admiration for his dogs."
- Avril Johnannes, Author of When the Wolf Calls
"I thoroughly enjoyed G.B.'s book. It was a wonderful read and a great
insight as to what G.B. is all about...It is beautifully written and a most
touching story and one I will read again and again and certainly I will for
my friends to enjoy." - Sharon Irby
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Snow Comes to the Iditarod
Chapter 2 Chaos Comes to the Iditarod
Chapter 3 The Loafer from Ophir
Chapter 4 Proving Yourself
Chapter 5 Cymba
Chapter 6 Nome!
Chapter 7 Winning the Iditarod
Chapter 8 Getting Started
Appendix
Alaskan Art
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