There are certain things every Texan should know how to do and say; whether your Lone Star roots reach all the way back to the 1836 Republic or you were just transplanted here yesterday. Some of these may be second nature to you; but others . . . well; maybe it wouldn't hurt to have a few handy hints if; say; branding the herd or hosting a tamalada aren't your usual pastimes. That's where How to Be a Texan can help.In a friendly; lighthearted style; Andrea Valdez offers illustrated; easy-to-follow steps for dozens of authentic Texas activities and sayings. In no time; you'll be talking like a Texan and dressing the part; hunting; fishing; and ranching; cooking your favorite Texas dishes; and dancing cumbia and two-step. You'll learn how to take a proper bluebonnet photo and build a DÃa de los Muertos altar; and you'll have a bucket list of all the places Texans should visit in their lifetime. Not only will you know how to do all these things; you'll finish the book with a whole new appreciation for what it means to be a Texan and even more pride in saying "I'm from Texas" anywhere you wander in the world.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wow. Best book I have read this year.By B.S.This is an extremely well-written book. It takes the reader out of their comfort zone; but does so in a way that they are willing to go there. I find myself sharing it with others and I have utilized it many many times since reading. People just do not know what they do not know. I think we could prevent so many complications in life if we just had a basic understanding of each other's racial and cultural perspectives; such as this book teaches. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Highly RecommendedBy Ryan KujaDr. Caprice Hollins was a professor of mine in graduate school. Her teaching was the catalyst for me to begin wrestling with issues of covert racism; whiteness; implicit bias; etc. I am extremely grateful for journey she invited me onto; one that began five years ago and continues with my current part time role offering workshops and facilitating conversations with faith based organizations and churches on developing intercultural competency. This book has been a very helpful resource for me and is a must read for anyone facilitating these conversations. Highly recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. great resourceBy HarethThis is a great resource and not just for facilitators; but anyone struggling with diversity/inclusiveness issues and how to handle everyday situations as well as more atypical scenarios. Although I read it in an afternoon; I return to it frequently and feel like I will grow with it over time.
