“A beautiful new book. The limitations of Texas’s attempt to combine being somewhere and being successful are apparent in Parker’s gripping story, and suggest that there is still space for new places to attempt new ways to combine place and possibility.” - The Daily Beast

“Richard Parker has undertaken a large and daunting task to wrangle the various components of Texas, from its brawling history to its lightning-fast social change, and produce a single vision of what Texas means to America today. I'm pleased to say he has succeeded admirably. By combining sharp economic, political, and social commentary, he has told a compelling and highly readable tale.” - Bestselling Author and Pulitzer Finalist S. C. Gwynne

“His take-home message... is reminiscent of an old quip from Molly Ivins. Texas, she used to say, is just like anyplace else in America, only more so.” 
-The New York Times 

“A crisp assessment of fast-changing Texas' recent past, present and future. Whip-smart. A worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on a state that will prove vital to the American future.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A thoughtful journalist whose passion for his home state is evident but not worshipful.” - Publishers Weekly

“If you think you know Texas, be prepared to be surprised, enlightened, and entertained." -Pulitzer Prize Winner Glenn Frankel

"A comprehensive, highly entertaining overview of Texas' future and its influence on American politics." - National Journal

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"Best Texas book I've read in a long time and I've read 'em all. Strikes just the right historical and political notes."

-Bill Hobby Jr., longest-serving lieutenant governor in Texas history