Horse Whispers & Lies: The Shocking Story, Did Monty Roberts Trade Truth for Glory?

by Debra Ann Ristau, Joyce Renebome

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332 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1999

Reviews

[Lew Stewarts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this after reading Monty Robert's first book. I think it was his first and then became interested in the controversy surrounding him as different articles appeared in the news and then TV took a bite out of him. It seems Mr. Roberts is not quite what he makes himself out to be in so many different ways. I found Horse Whispers & Lies written by Monty's aunt and cousin to be a fascinating takedown of Mr. Roberts lies about his past "glories" and how he painted his parents as abusers. They would know. They were there too and they discounted so many of Monty's stories. The rest of the book is devoted to a history of Salinas, California and the whole thing fit together very nicely. Well done to the authors!

[Ginger Marin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book title and subtitle. The authors asked "Did Monty Roberts Trade Truth for Glory?" then go about answering that question through myriad examples, all wrapped in bona fide proof.

They pick apart many of Mr. Roberts' claims of childhood trauma and abusive parents and the list goes on - things that Mr. Roberts discussed in his own books and on the speaker circuit. They then go on to document his various other egregious behaviors as well as his many fabrications.

And yet, within these pages, as told by Monty Roberts' own aunt and cousin, you'll also discover wonderful stories and history of Salinas, from whence Mr. Roberts' hails.

The book sets the record straight that Mr. Roberts' parents were upstanding citizens, well loved by neighbors, family and friends.

The book gets a bad rap by Monty Roberts' many supporters who have stated publicly that they don't care if he made things up (or how much) because his ultimate message to be kind to horses is too important.

That is a very skewed outlook.

You can enjoy this book as much for the history as for exposé elements.

[Sandy J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Not only did it address the many tall tales of horseman Monty Roberts but it did so in an entertaining and informative way especially in how it dealt with the question of Monty's parents whom he claims abused him. Ridiculous! It is well organized and well written by Monty's cousin and aunt. Monty's brother and many of the other relatives commented, all of which proves that Monty Roberts lied in his own book. Sad but true.

[Sunny Margolies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monty Roberts' own story as told in "The Man Who Listens to Horses" has been dismissed as largely fictional by his family members in THIS book "Horse Whispers and Lies" by people who know how to tell the truth and document it thoroughly. I applaud their courage for taking on a man dubbed an "icon" by the horse world, many of whom are misguided souls who think falsifying the truth is okay. It's not and the authors of "Horse Whispers and Lies" lay that out very well. All animals (including horses) should be treated with respect at every point in their lives. I think that's a message all intelligent people can get behind. Monty Roberts did not invent the sentiment. That message is a good one and I'm glad he at least got one thing right.

THIS book, however, goes into so much more and it's very interesting how the authors segue between Monty and the history of his times as they directly applied to him.

[Susie Kramer-Joneston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much like other reviewers, I read this book after reading Monty Roberts' first book (I think it was his first - "The Man Who Listens to Horses") and I truly felt betrayed by what Monty was writing and lying about. This book is so much more interesting, and that coming from a rider and horse lover! I loved the stories and the historical facts. I think the authors (who are also related to Monty) did a great job.

[Stephen Stead]

Monty Robards his the man that beats a horse when he off camera. People have left Flag Farm after seen what Monty Robards doing to a horse in a round pen. The horse as to be trained to do it Monty Robards way. If they cannot be train they get put down. One horse they called Danger That horse was going to be put down because it could not be train the way Monty Robards like it to be for his round pen work. one lad who work for Monty Robards tuck the horse to his home. with in two weeks the horse was train for a five year old child to ride. When Monty Robards says he was beating as a child by his Farther. That a lies Monty Robards had a spoilt child hood his brother already said this. When Monty said his Farther whip him with a chains where the scars When Monty Said his Farther Beat a horse to death that a lie Monty gets the horse put down if it cannot be train his way for the round pen. And this Round pen work join up and follow up been done hundred of years ago and long lines on the horse. If anyone buy a book off Monty Robards from my hands to your hand you will get hurt trying to train the horse this way be a where. One thing i will say what Monty Robards keeps saying no need to hurt a horse them day are long gone getting on there back and bucking them out. no need to hurt the Horse the way to get to a horse move it feet everything if bites move it feet or kick at you move it feet it soon say here to hell with this see how long a can stand for. It work every time. I thought Monty Roberts was the man who could train any horse i was wrong He nothing but a Beast to a horse the sooner he dead the sooner the Horse will have a better Life. And so many people will not get hurt by following his books My Hands to Your Hands people will get hurt Following this book

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disgusted at the least by what Monty Roberts did to his family. What a jerk.