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Texas �� I wasn’t born here, but I got here as fast I could ;) A bit of an adaptation of a famous quote (from a song by Bobby Boyd); we see it on bumper stickers and t-shirts. There is something very special about Texas �� the culture, the atmosphere, the people, the pride in our state’s achievements. That’s why I loved learning about the book Texas In Her Own Words.

What’s a history book without being a history book? Texas In Her Own Words is that. It is a compilation of stories and interviews from Texans telling everyone what makes Texas great. They share historical facts as well as their own experiences. They share Texas’s heart and soul, to really give an outsider the understanding of what Texas really is.

Some chapters stood out to me more than others of the ones I read. For example, Joel W. Richardson’s chapter contains a list of “rules�� for moving to Texas. A fun tongue-in-cheek list of how Texans behave. Such as, Texans open doors for women. And yes, everyone drives trucks and you will get dust on your car no matter how slow you drive so move it and don’t forget to wave.

Some of my favorite quotes from the book:

“We think of ourselves at Texans even if we’re transplanted.�� Don Taylor
- SO true! Like I said, I wasn’t born here, I wasn’t even born in the States, but I’m very much Texan thankyouverymuch!

“When I get in the state of Texas I can relax because I know I am amongst friends no matter where I am.�� Robert Higginbotham
- Something special about the people here just makes us connect with them. And if you’re travelling and learn someone else is from Texas? Instant friend, amIrite?

So yes, if you’re a Texan (or just wish you were) check out Texas In her Own Words. You might just find a personal story or interview that you really connect with, and can learn a lot too ��