Exploring the intricate social dynamics of horse racing, this study delves into the lives of various characters within the race track community, including the "honest boys," "gyps," "manipulators," "stoops," and "Chalk eaters." It reveals the complexities behind the thrill of the sport, uncovering the motivations, interactions, and unique subcultures that define this vibrant and often misunderstood world.
Scott reflects on the stories that have stuck with him personally over the years, and the people who gave them life. Alongside marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and tense meetings with Yasser Arafat, Scott brings us Burt and Linda Pugach, the couple whose lifelong marriage was forged in deadly obsession; Abraham Zapruder, who shot history's most infamous piece of film; Charlie Walsh, the everyman hero who gave the banks a run for their money; and Stephanie Collado, the eleven-year-old girl who needed a heart and touched his. As I Saw It pairs Scott's unique storytelling and photography to give readers a new look at the singular experiences of a lifelong reporter, and the stories that shaped a generation.