Texas - State & Local History, Senators & Representatives - Biography, Legislators - U.S. Political Biography, Southern State & Local Government, The United States House of Representatives
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Overview
In this book, Jake Pickle tells the story of a long lifetime spent in public service, including thirty-one years as Representative for Texas' Tenth Congressional District. Jake tells his story by telling stories-most of them humorous, some poignant-that add up to a warmly personal account of his life and career.Editorials
Austin American-Statesman
Pickle's folksy vocabulary, his West Texas lilt, his wit and self-deprecating humor echo throughout the book. Each story stands alone, a good, entertaining read. But together, they tell the story of an old-fashioned politician, of Democratic politics in Texas, of conflicts, friendships and personalities, including the likes of Lyndon B. Johnson and John Connally.... Jake contains the stories Pickle loves to tell. It's a delightful personal, political chronicle rather than the more traditional political autobiography.Book Details
Published
June 1, 1997
Publisher
Austin, Tex. : University of Texas Press, 1996.
Pages
272
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780292765726