Synopses & Reviews
Texas: a place that triggers the imagination of Americans and the world as much today as it did when the Spanish explorers arrived nearly four centuries ago.
Forever Texas features the writings of remarkable Texans--Texans by birth, or by circumstance--including President George W. Bush, H. Ross Perot, and the state's most famous historical figures: the likes of Sam Houston, David Crockett, Stephen F. Austin, and Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Through the most informative collection of personal essays to date, Forever Texas explains the undeniable Texas mystique while, at the same time, perpetuating the proud legacy of the state and its people. From the conquistadores to the Presidents to its greatest writers, Forever Texas explored the images, strengths, and desires that make up the Lone Star State's colorful and exciting history.
Review
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Forever Texas...would be a fine Christmas gift, especially to a foreign friend, collector of Texana, or to a history student. I tip my hat to Blakely and Goldman for developing this material."--
The San Angelo Standard Times
Synopsis
Featuring the writings of famous Texas such as Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson, Ross Perot, George W. Bush, and Dale Evans, this book contains Texas history as written by the people who lived it.
Synopsis
Mike Blakely writes of the historical aspect of Texas, covering the viewpoints of the Hispanic, African American and Native American residents, as well as oilmen and dustbowl survivors. Mary Elizabeth Goldman shows the continuing glory of Texas, presenting essays from a wide scope of celebrities in the fields of politics, entertainment, and literature.
About the Author
A native of Texas,
Mike Blakely grew up working on the family ranch. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the former president of Western Writers of America and has taught fiction writing at numerous workshops nationwide. He is a winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel. Also a singer/songwriter, Blakely tours all over the U.S. and in Europe with his band and records his original songs on his own independent record label. He currently lives on his horse ranch near Marble Falls, Texas.