Y'all: The Definitive Guide to Being a Texan: The Definitive Guide to Being a Texan

This book has been one of the most laugh-out-loud books I've read in a while. I am a native, 6th generation, Texan and I cannot begin to tell you how many of these things I say. Oh my word, the author has captured the boldness of the native Texan and has "done us proud". I will say that he did leave out one word that has crossed my lips more that once. "Y'ain't" meaning you are not gonna say, go or do whatever you are presently ponderin' (notice I dropped the "g"). A delightful read. I highly recommend it for Texans as well a other inhabitants of planet Earth. It's good to laugh at yourself.

This came highly recommended from a fellow Texan. We gave a copy of it to friends who are moving here, just so they know about our wonderful State.

Jay Sauceda did a good job with this book, often catching the spirit of Texas and Texans while keeping it funny. Of course, what else would you expect from a man named Jay Sauceda?He sums up the Texas experience well at the end of the book: "The Texas mystique wasn't built on mediocrity and small stuff ... It was built on the overwhelming...."However, thou shalt not quote this book in any serious discourse. It contains errors on purpose and errors by accident. For example, he questions the use of armadillos to make boots. He flat-out declares that Lyndon Johnson was the first U.S.President born in Texas, despite Dwight Eisenhower having been born in Texas 18 years before Johnson. His Texas Road Simulator suggests that Texas highways are in a valley with a ridge on both sides. He credits the Comanche as living in Texas "for thousands of years" even though they entered the area about the same time as the Spanish. His CSA and USA flags don't have the correct number of stars. And, as a typical Texan, he has the San Jacinto Monument taller than the Burj Khalifa. His account of the Texas Revolution is more entertainment than fact. And, more ... If you read this book, feel free to add the inaccuracies that you find to this list.So, with all those problems, why did I not give it just one star? Well, because it's a rip-roaring fun read. And, again, he does capture spirit and mystique of Texas.

This is sooo great..arrived days before holiday. complete on every family member.thankyou! book looks very fun and highly enjoyable read. TEXAS RULES!!

This was my favorite book I was so mad that my puppy chewed it up I eventually have to buy another one can you say hello Christmas present. It sure helped this New Yorker how to be a Texan and yes I have a simulated thank you!

Love this Jean pocket size. So cute and such good funny info for those folks not born in Texas. I love it.

Bought for a young couple moving to Texas. They love it. Book is well made, nice feel to it.

Perfect gift for a new Texan or a Texan leaving our great state! 👍🏼