Isbn: 9780875655710 - the Wright Stuff: Reflections on People and Politics by Former House Speaker Jim Wright (10 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 Wrights life as he developed an increased understanding of the power of words.Through a sampling of some of Wrights finest work, The Wright Stuff follows the major elements in Wrights 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 Wrights 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 Wrights reflection on the most important influence of his young lifehis parentsand 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Editor(s): Riddlesperger, James, Jr; Champagne, Anthony (University of Texas at Dallas); Williams, Daniel. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 499. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . …

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Condition: New. Editor(s): Riddlesperger, James, Jr; Champagne, Anthony (University of Texas at Dallas); Williams, Daniel. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 499. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Softcover. Condition: Like New. Inscribed "For Senator Wendy Davis, my Senator!, with great appreciation Jim Wright". 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. Among all of his honors and accolades, it is sometimes forgotten that Wright played a small part in one of the most devastating chapters in modern American history. As a prominent Texas Democrat, Wright joined officials in welcoming President John F. Kennedy to Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, riding in the presidential motorcade as it passed through Dealey Plaza. He was a passenger in the second congressman?s car, which was a white Ford Mercury Comet Caliente, provided by a local Dallas dealership. In so doing, he was witness to Kennedy's assassination, and was one of the last surviving members of the Kennedy motorcade. Wendy Davis is an American lawyer and politician from Fort Worth, Texas. A member of the Democratic Party, Davis represented the 10th district in the Texas Senate from 2009 to 2015. She ran for governor of Texas in 2014. Signed by Author.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 lifehis parentsand 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.…

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorANTHONY 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, w.