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Texas: In Her Own Words

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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.

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.

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.

I've known Tweed for over 30 years and if anyone could write this book it had to be him. This book is about growing up in Texas and what makes it so special. From Willie to Darrell Royal, you get to know how they felt about growing up in Texas and what it still means to them. I highly recommend this book, even though I might be just a little bias...and yes I'm in the book too. Great job, Tweed.