The light side of little Texas

By Uyless D. Black

Looking for a witty and laugh-out-loud journey through life in small-town New Mexico? The Light Side of Little Texas by Uyless Black has you covered Winner of the 2012 Historical Society of New Mexico award for best depiction of domestic life and a finalist for the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards, this book brings a fresh, funny take on life in the southeastern plains of New Mexico-an area that's as close to Texas as you can get without crossing the border.

With humorous reflections and funny anecdotes, Black takes readers on a wild ride through his childhood adventures in the Southwest. From wrangling horses and attending rodeos to surviving family dynamics with five older brothers, Black's hilarious take on the quirks of life will have you roaring with laughter. Along the way, you'll discover the challenges of law enforcement, the charm of 1950s courtship rituals, and even how to grow up Baptist with a sense of humor

In the final chapters, Black returns to his childhood home as an adult, reflecting on how much has changed-and how much has stayed exactly the same. If you're in the mood for a delightful, funny, and heartwarming read, The Light Side of Little Texas is the book for you

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978766342
• ISBN13: 9780978766344
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Lea County Museum Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"