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“It's a well-written tale that gave me insight into a piece of American history I didn't know existed. The author is a University of Texas graduate and former Texas journalist.” - Andy Alford, editorial recruitment, training and career development

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"The book provides a great history for anyone interested in electricity -- an important topic here in Texas." - Emily Foxhall, energy reporter

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“If you want to understand the school library, history textbook and school voucher wars of 2023, you need to read this.” - Terri Langford, health & human services editor

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“The book tells the story of how during the author's lifespan, his homeland shifted from a culturally conservative, parochial place to a more metropolitan, modern society. As O'Toole recounts fights over abortion, education, race and politics, Texans might recognize some of the tensions at play.” - Matthew Watkins, managing editor of news and politics

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“From young kids coming of age to adults grappling with grief or moral quandaries, this short story collection offers readers many opportunities to step into different people's shoes and to reflect on life’s questions.” - María Méndez, service & engagement reporter

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“The deeply human story, set in Brownsville where Cásares grew up, contextualizes and complicates what many of us often view, at a distance, as a political and policy issue at the border.” Matt Ewalt, senior director of events and live journalism

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“I love that young Texans can learn about a legendary Texas woman.” - Emily Iazzetti, membership manager

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"Books like this let me to step back from the daily headlines, filling in gaps and increasing understanding — or attempting to — of what's going on." - Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune co-founder

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“It is intense and powerful, and everyone should read this book.” - April Hinkle, chief revenue officer

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"It opened my eyes to an aspect of living in today's society that I was aware of, but didn't truly understand the systemic influences of." - Natalie Choate, chief operating officer

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"An attempt to define some bigger themes within the firehose of information we live in. Agree some, disagree some, but it's provocative and interesting." - Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune co-founder

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"It's one of those generational biographies, the kind that takes its place with the best ever." - John Jordan, deputy director of photography

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"A deeply reported tale of the people who stayed behind to endure the dust bowl, and is essential reading for anyone interested in Texas' environmental history." Erin Douglas, climate reporter

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"This is the best book I've read on the history of abortion in the United States. The book focuses heavily on the period from Roe v. Wade to just before the Supreme Court overturned it, and many of the characters are Texans." - Zach Despart, politics reporter

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