Texas: In Her Own Words [Paperback]

Tweed Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2006

TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS evolved out of Tweed Scott’s 4,000 mile quest to discover the heart and soul of Texas and in particular what it is about Texans ¯ a “T” Chromosome? ¯ that makes them so proud. Included are interviews with Willie Nelson, Liz Carpenter, Darrell Royal and other famous (and some not so famous but grass root) Texans. These "Texan Words" are sprinkled throughout in a unique mix of fascinating factoids and photos characteristic of Texas pride along with articles about such things as the Texas State Cemetery, Rules for Moving to Texas and Showing Texas Pride. Discover the Texas mystique and catch a glimpse into the Texas psyche with your own copy of TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS. Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman says, "Tweed Scott has done a great service to Texas. He might, I believe, even make a pretty fair Lt. Governor. But politics, of course, is never as important as people and places and the cowboy poetry of the heart. Texas In Her Own Words is chock-full of all of these things. It deserves a special place on your bookshelf. Say right between Larry McMurtry and J. Frank Dobie." The perfect gift, TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS is a work of art that can be enjoyed by book enthusiasts of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Real Texans, spiritual cowboys, even people who thought they were bored with Texas History, are going to love this book --Kinky Friedman, from the Foreword of Texas In her Own Words 2006

It's a Texas thing, you either have it, or you don't. --TJ Greaney, Publisher, Countryline Magazine

Could the Texas twang and swagger possibly be genetic? Maybe, maybe not. . the origins of the Texas mystique. --Austin Business Journal March 6, 2006

About the Author

Tweed Scott is a retired broadcaster of 31 years. He was raised in New Hampshire, joined the Navy to see the world, got stationed in Kingsville, Texas, married a Texas girl and that is pretty much the whole story. While serving as a radio Operations Manager, he had the highest rated FM station in America and later the 5th highest rated AM station in the country. Other accomplishments include serving five years as a local Master of Ceremonies for the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and spending four days in a van suspended from a crane, 101 feet off the ground. He has conducted the “Stars And Stripes Forever” before a symphony orchestra (while dressed in a chicken suit). After retiring from the broadcast business, he turned to writing. His writing efforts include promotional materials for print and broadcast, fundraising events, documentaries-even an ADDY award winning commercial. The idea for TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS began with a certain dinner conversation when wife Zee told son Tyler that he had something his father would never have: he was born in Texas! That planted the seed that grew into an obsession to discover the soul of Texas, that T-chromosome, that special something in the water that only Texans have. In addition to being a staff writer for Austin’s Country Line Magazine, Tweed has also built his own writing and public speaking company called Tejas Communications. Tweed lives and works in Austin, Texas where he is currently working on a second book about Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 273 pages
• Publisher: Redbud Publishing Company; 1st edition (March 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972029370
• ISBN-13: 978-0972029377
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,097,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tweed Scott is a laugh-out-loud funny motivational speaker & corporate entertainer. He retired from broadcasting after 31 years. Tweed is an award winning speaker and the author of the 3-time national award-winning book, Texas In Her Own Words. He is also the president of the board for the Writers' League of Texas. Tweed loves spreading what he calls the 'Gospel of Texas.'

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a native Texan, I can relate!, September 18, 2010

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J. Stewart "mimi" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas: In Her Own Words (Paperback)

I read it. I related to a lot of the participants. I definitely found myself in this book! Very well written ! As a native Texan, I'm proud of my heritage and this book reminds me how important it is to have that pride and to instill it in ...your children and grandchildren. I had written in my will that I wanted to be cremated and my ashes scattered over the Waimeia Canyon on Kauai, Hawaii, but after reading this book and rediscovering my Texas pride, I'm going to change my will. I was born and raised in Texas and I want to have Texas as my final resting place...even if it means having my ashes scattered over the family farm or over the Texas Hill Country or possibly the Palo Duro Canyon... I'll need to make that decision. But I'm stayin here. Thank you, Tweed.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Texas Appeal, for Sure!, May 21, 2006

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Patricia Spork (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas: In Her Own Words (Paperback)

Anyone with a love for Texas or interest in its history will enjoy this book. Design is superb, as is the content. Loved it so much, I just ordered 2 for friends, and I'm sure I'll be back for more in the future.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating and informative study of the Texan, May 8, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Texas: In Her Own Words (Paperback)

Enhanced with an informative foreword by Kinky Friedman, Texas In Her Own Words as told by Tweed Scott is a fascinating and informative study of the Texan. Compiling interviews with people drawn from all walks of Texas life, Texas In Her Own Words includes commentary and observations from stars such as Willie Nelson, Darrell Royal, and Liz Carpenter; a wealth of fun and interesting facts of the great state; illustrative pictures vividly capturing the pride of many Texans; the origin of the Texas image and attitude; and discussion points for diehard Texans or book groups study the history and culture of the Lone Star State. Texas In Her Own Words is very highly recommended for its concise analysis of Texas pride and its wonderful in-depth coverage of every given style and stereotype of Texan.