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One Ranger: A Memoir (Bridwell Texas History Series)
When his picture appeared on the cover of Texas Monthly, Joaquin Jackson became the icon of the modern Texas Rangers. Nick Nolte modeled his character in the movie Extreme Prejudice on him. Jackson even had a speaking part of his own in The Good Old Boys with Tommy Lee Jones. But the role that Jackson has always played the best is that of the man who wears the silver badge...more
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Published
February 1st 2007
by University of Texas Press
(first published 2005)
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I'm about half-way through this book and I love it. This is a wonderful story and Joaquin Jackson is a great story teller. I'll update my review when I finish this book.
7.1.2009
This was a wonderful book. Joaquin Jackson tells an amazing story about his life in the Texas Rangers (the REAL Rangers -- not the baseball team). It's somewhat sad in the end as he realizes that Texas is changing and the new Rangers are able to take advantage of the technology around them while he is still of the mold fr...more
7.1.2009
This was a wonderful book. Joaquin Jackson tells an amazing story about his life in the Texas Rangers (the REAL Rangers -- not the baseball team). It's somewhat sad in the end as he realizes that Texas is changing and the new Rangers are able to take advantage of the technology around them while he is still of the mold fr...more
There is more badassery in this single book, than exists in all American males born after 1985 combined. Joaquin is very illustrative, and recreates scenes with vivid detail. This book really makes you understand just how much things have changed in our country in the past 50 years. I'm glad to know there are guys like Joaquin still out there, and I'm saddened to think that my generation is bridging the gap between his, and the current generation.
I really liked the family aspect of the story as...more
I really liked the family aspect of the story as...more
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Knowing H. Joaquin before the book was published did not diminish the vast wealth of knowledge I discovered reading One Ranger: A Memoir. I learned so much that completes my admiration and respect for H. Joaquin Jackson. A Man among Men. A Living Legend. The depth of his character and his life is a great read. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in modern history, law enforcement and the Texas Rangers.
Doran W Ingrham
Inactive US Marine
Retired Risk Management Specialist
Doran W Ingrham
Inactive US Marine
Retired Risk Management Specialist
I really liked this book, it was a wonderful memoir and most of the stories were captivating. The reason I didn't give it 4 stars is because there was a lot of technical jargon and the beginning was a bit hard to start but it ended up being a great read in the end. What a great man.
Very interesting account of life as a Texas Ranger and experiences associated with his career. Also incorporates a historical account of Texas settlement and development.
This is a good memoir of a young man that grew up with the fabled Texas Ranger's law enforcers as his heroes - the way many in other parts of the United States may have felt about the fabled Eliot Ness and his 'Untouchables.' As a native Texan, I found the reflections on the changes in Texas over the past half century very interesting. These include changes in the society, culture, law enforcement techniques and the individuals and personalities involved.
If you have any interest in recent histor...more
If you have any interest in recent histor...more
When a man discovers Johnny Rodriguez on the side of a road drunk before he's even famous, loses a basketball scholarship while in college, goes on to become a Texas Ranger (cop not baseball player-read the book); and then has a son who steals a car, robs two men for $11 and then kills them you have to be interested in his life story.
Both this and Jackson's second book are must reads about modern Texas Rangers.
Dec 23, 2008
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Awesome stories! Will leave you wanting more!
Fantastic book. Can't wait to read the sequel!
Stories of a Texas Ranger. Entertaining read.
Great stories, couldn't put it down.
I read this book because I visited Big Bend in November and this book seemed to be an extension of the trip. In one particularly sad story, the author tells how he tracked down the people who had shot at 3 river runners in Colorado Canyon of the Rio Grande in 1988. Other stories of law enforcement are interesting and reveal much about how it works in Texas in modern times. Jackson comes off sounding like a truly honest good guy.
"Joaquin Jackson told me that West Texas weather is so dry and hard on women that his wife put Crisco on her face. That is the colorful storytelling you can expect in this book�really wonderful tales that are told in true Texas language." � Ann Richards, former governor of Texas
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One of my favorites of all time!
Joaquin Jackson's autobiographical account of his years as a Texas Ranger. A good read, especially for those interested in law enforcement in general, or the Texas Rangers in particular. Replete with true to life stories of Jackson's experiences as a Ranger until his retirement in 1993.
Excellent book about a man who gave his life to a great legacy, organization and state. Incredible stories of modern 20th century law enforcement in Texas. Bad guys have changed over the years but the risk and dangers to enfoce the law are still the same.
Fantastic set of stories, really. Bought this on a whim at the LBJ ranch in Stonewall, TX. Wasn't sure what it would be like, but I couldn't put it down. Fantastic.
This was a really interesting book about the Texas Rangers and what exactly they do
Listened to the first chapter, sounds interesting. I'll have to finish later.
Very interesting...a must read.
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