ISBN: 9780292765726 - jake: beginnings, on my own, the washington years, the campaign trail, a lifetime of friends (10 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 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. -- Austin American-Statesman A heckuva storyteller, Jake Pickle turns this book into a front porch on a lazy summer evening, and puts his reader right beside him. Rich in anecdotes from West Texas to Washington and back again, Jake will introduce you to dozens of colorful characters, several of whom happen to be this country's top leaders. Jake is that great rarity: a political memoir that's really memorable. -- Dan Rather Jake Pickle's book is the kind of book Mark Twain would have written had he served in Congress. It is funny, partly sad, revelatory, and most of all so cheerfully readable. It may be the best book written thus far about the life of a Congressman. -- Jack Valenti Who else in our nation has had the political experience of Jake Pickle? Jake has been a personal friend of mine for many years; and over this period of time, I have been thoroughly entertained with his stories. Now that Jake has put them down in written form, everyone will be treated to stories about his illustrious political career. -- Darrell Royal My life has been given special purpose, Jake Pickle says. Some men live to make money, drink, chase women, collect art, excel at a sport, or pursue other things that give them pleasure. The thing I got hooked on was helping people. And I've had the privilege of helping people by the thousands. Serving in Congress was the greatest honor of my life. In this book, Jake Pickle tells the story of a lifetime 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. At the heart of the book are Jake's stories of political life in Washington, Austin, and on the campaign trail. These range from hilarious accounts of all that can and does happen at small-town Texas parades and rallies to clear, no-baloney explanations of some of the major legislation that Jake helped to pass. His stories about Social Security reform, tax-exempt organizations, and pension fund reform legislation make these complex topics easy to understand. This book was written as a collaboration between Jake and his daughter, Peggy Pickle. It offers the fun of listening to a born raconteur spin his tales, while it reveals the ethics and integrity of a man who never forgot that the people elected him to serve them. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good - Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good - Fine. First Edition. The autobiographyof the long-time Austin, Texas congresssman written with his wife. Signed by both of them half title page. Minimal wear at the edges of the DJ. A very good or better copy. Signed by Author(s).…

Zustand: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.47.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 238 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine black with green and white lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Minor general shelf wear. Inscribed to former United States Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, and Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department Paul Nitze on half title page: "To Paul Nitze - / My Secretary of the Navy - and America's Legend. / With personal regards, / Jake Pickle (1963-1964) / Jan. 2001." Shelved Case 1 1/2. Paul Nitze served the United States as Deputy Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, and Director of Policy Planning for the State Department during the Cold War era. Nitze began acting as Secretary of the Navy in 1963, the same year Pickle was elected to the House of Representatives. Pickle served in the Navy during World War II. 1384335. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.…