Book · 2018 · Politics and government
God Save Texas
A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State
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Lawrence Wright joins us to talk about his new book God save Texas a journey into the soul of the Lone Star State.
Why people recommend it
God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright is a sweeping, deeply reported narrative journey into the political, cultural, and historical soul of the Lone Star State. The book was featured prominently on The Book Review, where host Pamela Paul welcomed the author to discuss the publication while he was traveling on his promotional book tour. Paul introduced the work as an insightful exploration of Texas, examining its unique identity, complex politics, and outsized influence on the rest of the country. Jen Szalai also contributed to the conversation on the podcast by noting her engagement with the review of Wright's exploration into his home state. Through these discussions, the podcast highlighted the author's journalist rigor and personal connection to the region, providing listeners with a nuanced portrait of a fiercely independent territory. The speakers underscored how the book captures the contradictions and enduring myths of Texas, offering a comprehensive look at how its past continues to shape its present cultural and political landscape through the eyes of a seasoned native observer and reporter.
Every mention
Pamela Paul Lawrence Wright joins us to talk about his new book God save Texas a journey into the soul of the Lone Star… 2
“Lawrence Wright joins us to talk about his new book God save Texas a journey into the soul of the Lone Star State”
“Lawrence Wright joins us now from Toronto where he is on book tour for his new book God saved Texas a journey into the soul of the Lone Start State”
Jennifer Szalai I did yes God saved Texas 1
“I did yes God saved Texas”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
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“the book again is God saved Texas a journey into the soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence Wright”