
The Wright Stuff
Reflections on People and Politics by Former House Speaker Jim Wright
Texas Christian University Press
Will be published approx. on 15. March 2013
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-87565-506-2 (ISBN)
Description
Inspired by his parents' love for the written word, former Speaker of the House Jim Wright developed a passion for books and writing at a young age. During his thirty-four years as a US Congressman and two years as Speaker of the House, written communication continued to play an integral role in Wright's life as he developed an increased understanding of the power of words.
Through a sampling of some of Wright's finest work, The Wright Stuff follows the major elements in Wright's political career, ideological development, and philosophical thought. A prolific and accomplished writer, Wright possesses the keen ability to properly contextualize historic events while providing enduring lessons in governance and life.
In addition to offering a unique perspective on Wright's contemporaries and the leaders of today, this compilation of speeches, essays, and excerpts from his previous work addresses many of the major national and international events of the twentieth century. Additionally, this book chronicles a more personal narrative through Wright's reflection on the most important influence of his young life-his parents-and shares some of the key lessons he learned during his service with the US Air Corps during World War II.
Generously illustrated with photographs, The Wright Stuff allows readers to celebrate the many accomplishments of Speaker Wright, and, through his eyes, to gain a greater understanding of many of the signature events of the twentieth century.
Through a sampling of some of Wright's finest work, The Wright Stuff follows the major elements in Wright's political career, ideological development, and philosophical thought. A prolific and accomplished writer, Wright possesses the keen ability to properly contextualize historic events while providing enduring lessons in governance and life.
In addition to offering a unique perspective on Wright's contemporaries and the leaders of today, this compilation of speeches, essays, and excerpts from his previous work addresses many of the major national and international events of the twentieth century. Additionally, this book chronicles a more personal narrative through Wright's reflection on the most important influence of his young life-his parents-and shares some of the key lessons he learned during his service with the US Air Corps during World War II.
Generously illustrated with photographs, The Wright Stuff allows readers to celebrate the many accomplishments of Speaker Wright, and, through his eyes, to gain a greater understanding of many of the signature events of the twentieth century.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Fort Worth
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87565-506-2 (9780875655062)
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Persons
ANTHONY CHAMPAGNE is a professor of political science at the University of Texas at Dallas where he has taught since 1979. JAMES W. RIDDLESPERGER JR. is a professor of political science at Texas Christian University, where he teaches American politics with interests in Congress, the presidency, and Texas politics. DAN WILLIAMS is a professor of English at Texas Christian University and Director of the TCU Press.