Forever Texas: Texas, The Way Those Who Lived It Wrote It [Paperback]

Mike Blakely (Editor), Mary Elizabeth Goldman (Editor), George W. Bush (Contributor), H. Ross Perot (Contributor), Phil Gramm (Contributor), Dale Evans (Contributor), Lyndon B. Johnson (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312876858 | ISBN-13: 978-0312876852 | Publication Date: October 9, 2001 | Edition: 1st

Texas: a place that triggers the imagination of Americans and the world as much today as it did when the Spanish explorers arrived nearly four centuries ago.

Forever Texas features the writings of remarkable Texans--Texans by birth, or by circumstance--including President George W. Bush, H. Ross Perot, and the state's most famous historical figures: the likes of Sam Houston, David Crockett, Stephen F. Austin, and Lyndon Baines Johnson.

Through the most informative collection of personal essays to date, Forever Texas explains the undeniable Texas mystique while, at the same time, perpetuating the proud legacy of the state and its people. From the conquistadores to the Presidents to its greatest writers, Forever Texas explored the images, strengths, and desires that make up the Lone Star State's colorful and exciting history.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Forever Texas...would be a fine Christmas gift, especially to a foreign friend, collector of Texana, or to a history student. I tip my hat to Blakely and Goldman for developing this material."--The San Angelo Standard Times

About the Author

A native of Texas, Mike Blakely grew up working on the family ranch. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the former president of Western Writers of America and has taught fiction writing at numerous workshops nationwide. He is a winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel. Also a singer/songwriter, Blakely tours all over the U.S. and in Europe with his band and records his original songs on his own independent record label. He currently lives on his horse ranch near Marble Falls, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: Forge Books; 1st edition (October 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312876858
• ISBN-13: 978-0312876852
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,371,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A book about Texans written by a drugstore cowboy from Connecticut?, March 31, 2008

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E. dawson "w8liftinglady" (Arlington, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forever Texas: Texas, The Way Those Who Lived It Wrote It (Paperback)

You lost me with the title.A bunch of good ol' boys slapping each other on the back.Don't waste your money...from a real Texan.