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God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright.

God Save Texas; A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence Wright

Just finished reading Lawrence Wright’s latest book God Save Texas; A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State.  I recommended this book so much that I have attached a purchase link below. Why do I love it? I do beca...
by Nydia O
 
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Americo Paredes

George Washington Gomez

This first novel written in the 1930s by the dean of Mexican-American folklore charts the coming of age of a young Mexican American on the Texas-Mexico border against the background of guerrilla warfare, banditry, land grabs, a...
by Nydia O
 
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Domingo Martinez

The Boy Kings of Texas by Domingo Martinez

Just finished reading The Boy Kings of Texas; A Memoir, by Domingo Martinez. I was left with an emotional roller coaster, for having attended High School in Brownsville in the late 1970s and early 80s – just like Domingo and ...
by Nydia O
 
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