Title: God is Always Present
Author: Vincent J. Cincotta
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1-5434-9870-7
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 43
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
God is Always Present is the fascinating story of Vincent Cincotta and his journey from being a sailor in the Navy in Cuba to racing thoroughbred horses in New York and Florida. Cincotta’s memoir will easily engage readers.
God is Always Present starts with Cincotta being a working-class boy in Brooklyn, New York whose life is changed after joining the Navy. He was in Cuba during an international incident, he promises God to serve Him in his life. He entered the seminary for one year to see if he had a vocation, but did not take a vow. Cincotta moves to Florida to pursue his dream of being a thoroughbred horse trainer. Cincotta also writes about the difficulties and rewards of purchasing and training horses in New York and Florida while providing for his first wife and their four children. He writes about training horses for New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and other memorable horse owners that helped him build his career from coast to coast. Cincotta also writes movingly about how his faith and how his belief in God helped him through trying times.
The postscript of adding Psalm 23 at the end of God is Always Present is a testament to his unwavering Christian faith in his life. He writes about his gratitude to his Italian- American family that provided for him throughout his life. He also details how his second wife helped him survive a medical emergency. Cincotta writes about how faith and family helped him persevere through all his health and career challenges.
God is Always Present is a memoir which is so relatable as Cincotta writes about how he worked hard to achieve his dream of being a horse trainer. He writes about how he grew from humble beginnings to being in the sport of kings or horse racing in such a detailed way that readers learn so much about him and the sport of horse racing.
God is Always Present would be best for readers who want to learn more about the intricacies of horse racing and the colorful people who drive the sport. The memoir would able be best for Christian or spiritual readers who want to read about how fateful events can guide a person’s path.
Cincotta writes about his life in such a heartfelt way, readers can’t help but be inspired to achieve their goals. God is Always Present is a short memoir, but will leave an impact on readers for a long time.
