Biting the Dust: Wild Ride and Dark Romance of the Rodeo Cowboy and the American West - Hardcover

Johnson, Dirk

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0671792210 ISBN 13: 9780671792213

Publisher: Simon and Schuster, 1995

Synopsis

A journalist's story of the young men who chase glory on the backs of wild horses and angry bulls and struggle to hang on to an American ideal that seems harder to find in the New West.

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Review

"Johnson's book brings to life the reality of a year on the rodeo circuit so vividly you can feel the grit in your teeth. Presented in a journalistic style, this personalized account breaks through the romantic image to reveal the real thing; short vignettes and word pictures showcase the personalities, thoughts, and feelings of the competitors more graphically than illustrations. An evocative view of the American West as its traditions are lived today."

" Detailing their triumphs and disappointments as well as their tragedies, Johnson brings these cowboys into the arena as, one by one, they fly out of the chute. " -- Publishers Weekly .

"As Johnson reveals, the story of life on the professional rodeo circuit is more about hardship than triumph. But whatever their situation, the author''s connection with his subjects and ability as a storyteller makes Biting the Dust a timeless narrative." -- Nebraska Life
" Johnson ' s book brings to life the reality of a year on the rodeo circuit so vividly you can feel the grit in your teeth. Presented in a journalistic style, this personalized account breaks through the romantic image to reveal the real thing; short vignettes and word pictures showcase the personalities, thoughts, and feelings of the competitors more graphically than illustrations. An evocative view of the American West as its traditions are lived today. " -- Booklist .

"Detailing their triumphs and disappointments as well as their tragedies, Johnson brings these cowboys into the arena as, one by one, they fly out of the chute." --"Publishers Weekly".

"As Johnson reveals, the story of life on the professional rodeo circuit is more about hardship than triumph. But whatever their situation, the author''s connection with his subjects and ability as a storyteller makes "Biting the Dust" a timeless narrative." --"Nebraska Life"
"Johnson's book brings to life the reality of a year on the rodeo circuit so vividly you can feel the grit in your teeth. Presented in a journalistic style, this personalized account breaks through the romantic image to reveal the real thing; short vignettes and word pictures showcase the personalities, thoughts, and feelings of the competitors more graphically than illustrations. An evocative view of the American West as its traditions are lived today."--"Booklist".

"Detailing their triumphs and disappointments as well as their tragedies, Johnson brings these cowboys into the arena as, one by one, they fly out of the chute."--"Publishers Weekly"

"As Johnson reveals, the story of life on the professional rodeo circuit is more about hardship than triumph. But whatever their situation, the author''s connection with his subjects and ability as a storyteller makes "Biting the Dust" a timeless narrative.""--Nebraska Life"

"Johnson's book brings to life the reality of a year on the rodeo circuit so vividly you can feel the grit in your teeth. Presented in a journalistic style, this personalized account breaks through the romantic image to reveal the real thing; short vignettes and word pictures showcase the personalities, thoughts, and feelings of the competitors more graphically than illustrations. An evocative view of the American West as its traditions are lived today."--"Booklist"

About the Author

Dirk Johnson is the Chicago bureau chief for Newsweek magazine and a five-time winner of the New York Times Publisher's Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon and Schuster
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671792210
• ISBN 13: 9780671792213
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320