In the Line of Duty: Reflections of a Texas Ranger Private

by Lewis C. Rigler

Rigler, Lewis C. And Judyth Wagner Rigler, In The Line Of Reflections Of A Texas Ranger Private

188 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[James Tritten · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I enjoyed, really enjoyed, reading a book. Glad I read some, but didn't always enjoy them. In the Line of Duty is a book I really enjoyed. I liked the writing style - homey - and could visualize Lewis Rigler sitting in a rocker on a porch in Texas, telling these stories to his daughter-in-law Judyth who then transcribed them into text. I loved the vignettes - each shimmering images of a life spent in a noble profession for all the right reasons. Lewis must have been a great man to know, and I am poorer for having never made his acquaintance. I do know his son Rick from our mutual time in the Navy and Judyth - they now live nearby. I was given a copy of this book by them with no expectation of me writing a review. Thanks, Rick and Judyth - I would have loved to have known Lewis, and I am a better person for knowing him through your efforts. P.S. Read the Afterword by Eric first to get the context. Highly recommended.

[Jim Tritten · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I enjoyed, really enjoyed, reading a book. Glad I read some, but didn't always enjoy them. In the Line of Duty is a book I really enjoyed. I liked the writing style - homey - and could visualize Lewis Rigler sitting in a rocker on a porch in Texas, telling these stories to his daughter-in-law Judyth who then transcribed them into text. I loved the vignettes - each shimmering images of a life spent in a noble profession for all the right reasons. Lewis must have been a great man to know, and I am poorer for having never made his acquaintance. I do know his son Rick from our mutual time in the Navy and Judyth - they now live nearby. I was given a copy of this book by them with no expectation of me writing a review. Thanks, Rick and Judyth - I would have loved to have known Lewis, and I am a better person for knowing him through your efforts. P.S. Read the Afterword by Eric first to get the context. Highly recommended.

[Robert Blankenship · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this book . It gave me a sense of what it is a Ranger does on a day to day basis. All the little unknown stories held my attention. Mr. Rigler would have been a very interesting man to have known.