Jake - Couverture souple

Pickle, Jake; Pickle, Peggy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0292719507 ISBN 13 : 9780292719507

Editeur : University of Texas Press, 1997

Synopsis

"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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Jake Pickle (1913–2005) served in the United States House of Representatives from December 1963 until January 1995.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Texas Press
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0292719507
• ISBN 13: 9780292719507
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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