Amazon Tweed Scott Tweed Scott Category:  Memoir Publisher: Red Bud Publishing ISBN-10:  0972029370 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 263 Copyright: March 2, 2006 ISBN-13: 9780972029377 Texas In Her Own Words is a peek into the Texas psyche and explains why Texans are the way they are--where all that attitude comes from. 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 throughout in a unique mix of fascinating factoids and photos characteristic of Texas pride along with articles about such things as the Texas State Cemetery, Rules for Moving to Texas and Showing Texas Pride. Discover the Texas mystique and catch a glimpse into the Texas psyche with your own copy of TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS. Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman says, "Tweed Scott has done a great service to Texas. He might, I believe, even make a pretty fair Lt. Governor. But politics, of course, is never as important as people and places and the cowboy poetry of the heart. Texas In Her Own Words is chock-full of all of these things. It deserves a special place on your bookshelf. Say right between Larry McMurtry and J. Frank Dobie." The perfect gift, TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS is a work of art that can be enjoyed by book enthusiasts of all ages. Excerpt Could the Texas twang and swagger possibly be genetic? Maybe, maybe not. . the origins of the Texas mystique. -- Austin Business Journal March 6, 2006 It's a Texas thing, you either have it, or you don't. -- TJ Greaney, Publisher, Countryline Magazine

Midwest Book Review
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.

Irene Watson for Reader Views
"To me I'm not an American. I'm a Texan." These are the words of Reagan Patton from Nacogdoches, Texas. Those same words, in various versions, are said by the fifty some residents of Texas that Tweed Scott interviewed for his book "Texas in Her Own Words." As a resident of Texas since 1990, I also have taken on this attitude for many of the same reasons portrayed in Scott's book.

Mingled between the interviews of people such as Willy Nelson, Liz Carpenter, Darrel Royal and many others, are pictures, rules, and trivia. For example, "Texas has 4,959 square miles of inland water...this is the most of any state in the lower 48. Minnesota ranks second." And, "Texas has three of the ten most populous cities in America - Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio."

Texas is known world wide because of the infamous TV series "Dallas" and the reruns that never seem to end. Texas born Waylon Jennings scored a number one hit in the late 70's with "Luckenbach, Texas." Yes, there really is a place called Luckenbach, Texas, and, "Everybody's somebody in Luckenbach." One would only understand that statement if they'd paid this infamous town a visit and met some of the locals. Scott interviewed long time Sherriff Marge Mueller shortly before her passing. She said "I think the nicest thing about Texas is the people who live here."

Scott's book certainly deserves a read. His countless hours of traipsing across the vastness of Texas to chat with people about his home state come through his writing with wonder and enchantment. Each personal portrayal gives another glance, and then another glance, into the deeper truths of Texas' residents. By the time the reader finishes "Texas in Her Own Words," whether a resident of Texas or a wannabe, he or she will fully understand why people living in Texas are Texans, not Americans.



Patricia Spork
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.