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Sandhills Boy: The Winding Trail of a Texas Writer Audiobook
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Voted by his peers as the best Western writer of all time and honored with a record seven Spur Awards, Elmer Kelton is the beloved author of such compelling tales as The Good Old Boys. A beautifully written and highly readable memoir, Sandhills Boy reveals the origins of a unique storytelling talent and Texas treasure. "Charming memoir . a pleasure through and through."-Kirkus Reviews
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"Every American West aficionado will appreciate this intimate look at one of the greatest icons of "Western" fiction and non-fiction. Elmer Kelton was a hero in his lifetime, and his passing didn't change that status among people who knew him, or those who know his work."
— R.L.B. (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Kelton shares (mostly humorous) stories about growing up on a ranch in Texas with a stern father, that didn't understand his literary leanings. My favorite portion of the book is the sweet, love story about how Kelton met his future wife, Anni, during World War II. "
— Sharon, 9/21/2011 -
" Real-life stories about cowboys & ranch life are often as good as or better than fiction! "
— EC, 10/22/2010 -
" There are simply not enough superlatives to describe the writings of Elmer Kelton. He is truly Texas finest writer, no one has ever been more able to describe the people and country of our State. His novels and books are timeless classics to be read over and over. "
— Carolgene, 6/10/2010 -
" I am a fan of Elmer Kelton, so his autobiography intrigued me. I am a West Texas girl at heart and relate to his story. This will only appeal to Kelton fans or folks from West Texas. "
— Jenny, 4/10/2010 -
" Those who enjoy Elmer Kelton will be interested in this autobiography. He not only speaks about his life but goes out of his way to describe West Texas. As someone from the area, I assure you he paints an accurate picture. "
— Michael, 10/17/2009 -
" Really enjoyed this book after discovering this author. I was living in Midland and working in Odessa when I read this book which explains alot about the area. If you read Elmer Kelton's westerns, you will enjoy this book about the author! "
— Sandy, 1/1/2009
About Elmer Kelton
Elmer Kelton (1926–2009) was an award-winning author of more than forty novels. He won seven Spur Awards from Western Writers of America and four Western Heritage Awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He was also the recipient of the Owen Wister Lifetime Achievement award. His novel The Good Old Boys was made into a television film starring Tommy Lee Jones. He also wrote sixteen works of nonfiction. He grew up on a ranch near Crane, Texas, served in the infantry in World War II, and earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas. His first novel, Hot Iron, was published in 1956. In addition to his novels, he worked as an agricultural journalist for forty-two years.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.