Texas in Her Own Words

Texas in Her Own Words

4.33 of 5 stars 4.33  ·  rating details  ·  12 ratings  ·  6 reviews
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 thro...more
Paperback, 273 pages
Published March 2nd 2006 by Redbud Publishing Company
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Jan Pelosi
Never finished it as it just became too tedious. I understand the message that was being conveyed--I believe it and understand it. I just didn't like the packaging of the message. I thought the book was poorly edited and could have been organized better/differently--I can't stand finding typos in a published book--there is NO EXCUSE for that.

I love Texas. I am a Native Texan. I wanted to love this book, but I just couldn't. I found some of the interviews to just be rambling and some to leave me...more
Jamye Stewart
Being a native Texan, this book spoke to me ! It even changed my mind about where I wanted to be buried. :) I originally decided that when the time comes to put my ashes in the ground, I wanted them to be scattered over the island of Kauai, Hawaii. But after reading this book, I want to have my ashes scattered over the land where my family has farmed for more than 100 years. Love, love, love this book ! I have shared it with my brothers.
Tamara Dever
This is a fantastic book, especially for anyone who loves Texas. The passion and beauty held within the pages are contagious!
Kimberly
This is the best book on Texana I have read. The graphics are excellent and the interviews are historic.
Steve Harper
This is by my friend Tweed Scott. I hope to get to this book in the next few weeks.
Mindy Reed
When anyone asks me why I live in Texas, I recommend this book.
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