Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards
This book, which maintains a brisk pace and is filled with characters found only deep in the heart of Texas politics, is an indispensable addition to any collection specializing in Texas or state politics and feminist political figures. Both scholarly and accessible, it will appeal to almost any reader interested in the lives of American politicians.` (Brett Rohlwing, Milwaukee Public LibraryLibrary Journal2012-08-00)Required reading for political junkies—and for women considering a life in politics. (Mary CarrollBooklist2012-09-01)Reid is a clever stylist and a terrific storyteller. He has a fine grasp of Texas politics and no ideological ax to grind. As an account of Richards the politician in Lone Star surroundings, Let the People In is about as good as it gets. (David OshinskyTexas Monthly2012-10-01)Hers is a darned good story, and Reid, a veteran of Austin literary and political circles, tells it with sympathy, insight and a deep knowledge of contemporary Texas politics. (Bryan BurroughWashington Post2012-10-12)Illuminates the challenge of being a woman in Texas politics during the late twentieth century. . . . Credit for the changing times belongs in large measure to the fortitude of Richards and others like her. (Economist)There’s something interesting on almost every page of Let the People In. This is a terrific book about a fascinating woman. (Houston Chronicle)