Customer Reviews

King of the Cowboys

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I'm amazed at how well Ty packed his life into such a neat little package. I feel as though I grew up next to him and followed his progress as close as a proud parent. Any rider with so many marked achievements is going to have positive and motivating things to say and though this may draw fire from some, I feel it's well deserved. If you are good enough to rack up the wins as consistently and methodically as Ty did, then you are good enough to be admired and ignore the sour grapes. Once again, I feel as though I were standing right beside Ty from the time he was a toddler to the day he retired from rodeo and I was able to cheer and cry at the appropriate times. I recommend this book to anyone interested in either Rodeo or Good Sportsmanship. Ty shows how hard work, taking responsibility, passion and determination pay off in the end and provides a good role model to all.

When I first saw the reviews for this book I shied away from it but then I decided to form my own opinion. I'm glad I did. Not only was it a look into his life but I also got a glimpse of other greats like Cody Lambert, Tuff Hedeman and Lane Frost. I don't believe he was bragging but saying things as they are. It's a very positve book and I had my teenage sons read it. He talks about living your dreams and doing your best. I think it's awesome he went to college and graduated cum laude. He has lived a most interesting and busy life. I don't know about "King of the cowboys" but he's most certaintly at the top the list.

Ok I am a sucker for cowboys. Grew up with dogs and horses. No bulls. I have nothing but respect for the guys who go out there and get on an 1800 pound hunk of beef with a bad temper and ride for 8 seconds. Men have died doing it. More than one.
I enjoyed this very much, the thoughts and training that go into bullriding. It is as much a battle of minds as it is a physical venture, altho obviously you better be damn fit to do it.
A good read for those who appreciate cowboys, bulls, and those who deal with them.

This was deff. worth the money. I knew alot about Ty, but after reading this book I know exactly why he is called the King of Cowboys.

This book was absolutely amazing. Held my attention throughout the entire book. I couldn't put it down

If you are a fan of Rodeo or of Ty Murray or just want to read a great book this is a must have. I highly recommend this book for yourself or what a great gift for the rodeo fan! Plus I must admit I am a huge Ty Murray fan!! :)

I have always been a huge Ty Murray fan as he embodies all the things any athlete should strive to emulate. He is not bragging at all in this book, simply listing the facts as they actually happened. Ty didn't just stumble onto the sport of rodeo, he was passionate about it from a very young age. He didn't reach the professional level by pure talent, he relentlessly trained and practiced throughout his entire career. The true Ty Murray fans will love the detail with which he describes his accomplishments and his struggles. You have the chance to see his true character as he struggles back from FOUR back to back injuries. His injuries (both shoulders and both knees) would have been career ending for almost any other athlete. However he worked harder than ever through three years of rehab and intense training to come back and still be at the top of his game.
When Ty decided to stop riding it wasn't because his skill level was declining, it was because he drive to win and to compete just wasn't there anymore. Ty doesn't believe in doing anything half-heartedly and if he wasn't going to go out there and try to win every round of every event then he decided he shouldn't be competing anymore.
This book is a great lesson in dedication and the hard work it takes to be a champion.

The whole book in general was really captivating. It holds the attention really well and makes you want to keep reading. I have always considered myself a rodeo fan, yet I found myself learning a lot about the finer points of the sport that you could only get straight from the cowboy himself. I also learned a lot about a different way of life.
My only complaint would have to be that in the latter part of the book, it starts skipping around a lot, and doesn't go quite so much in chronological order. However, I guess when you have a life as full as Mr. Murray has had, I guess that would be a particurally difficult thing to do.
Overall, I give the book an astounding four stars.

Rodeo stars could be so captivating! I saw Mr. Murray's book at the bookstore and picked it up for my Grandfather. I of course, read it first! I loved it! What a fascinating life he has led. I couldn't imagine riding a bull but I felt as though I was right there with him. The stories were amazing. I've always thought cowboys were sexy, now I'm certain of it!

This book is so much fun to read, I just kept reading until I finished it. This is the story of one of the world's greatest athletes, told with a sense of humor and humility. Ty just tells it like it is all the way through. I first saw Ty on Dancing with the Stars and thought his comments were so funny on that show I wanted to read more. His stories had me laughing out loud in places. This book would make a GREAT movie. I hope someone writes the script soon!