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If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

A Family's Legacy of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness in Rural America

By: Betty Frizzell

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If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

A Family's Legacy of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness in Rural America

By: Betty Frizzell

On May 12, 2013, 48-year-old Vicky Isaac of rural Puxico, Missouri—a woman with a history of learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and drug addiction— loaded a .22 caliber handgun and shot her violent addict husband while he slept in the trailer they shared with Vicky’s adult son. Or did she? According to police reports, Vicky called 911 and confessed to the crime. Was this another sad case of murder amongst addicts or something more? Betty Frizzell escaped her family’s legacy of crime, addiction, and abuse to become a respected law enforcement officer and teacher. Drawn back to the town and people of her past, Betty works to uncover the truth of murder and her family’s history of violence. Her investigation uncovers sad realities about mental illness, small-town politics, and a society that doesn’t care about “poor, white trash”. There are never easy answers when the odds are stacked against you and no amount of “elegies” will save your family.

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Feral House

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162731105X

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If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

A Family's Legacy of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness in Rural America

By: Betty Frizzell

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A Family's Legacy of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness in Rural America

By: Betty Frizzell

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From Jamestown to Texas

A History of Some Early Pioneers of Austin County

By: Betty Smith Meischen

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From Jamestown to Texas

A History of Some Early Pioneers of Austin County

By: Betty Smith Meischen

The rugged character and indomitable spirit of the early pioneers of Stephen F. Austins Texas colony had their roots in a turbulent, distant past. From the early 1600s, their courageous ancestors had pushed westward, leaving the European shores to carve out a new nation from the wilderness. They fled religious and political oppression in search of a better life in which freedom was of supreme importance. Many came with tales of their former struggles in Londonderry, Ireland during the great siege, of terrible massacres and clan rivalries in the times of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. They vividly remembered the tribulations of Martin Luther and the deadly religious split with the Catholic Church. More recently, memories of their parents participation in the American Revolution, of dramatic, true life scenes such as depicted in the movie The Patriot filled their minds, their fathers having ridden along side of the wily Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. These pioneers associated themselves with men like Travis, Crockett, Houston and Andrew Jackson. Many of these early trailblazers were Scots-Irish and German immigrants. They were on a westward trek to grasp a special prize, to seal Americas Manifest Destiny. And that prize they sought was Texas. From Jamestown to Texas is the story of these intrepid pioneers and their ancestors who cleared and farmed the land, who fought the Indians, battled the elements, and carved out this wonderful country that we have today.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1453576398

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9781453576397

Austin Colony Pioneers

A Collection of Early Families Who Came to Stephen F. Austin’s Colony in Texas and Their Descendants

By: Betty Smith Meischen

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Austin Colony Pioneers

A Collection of Early Families Who Came to Stephen F. Austin’s Colony in Texas and Their Descendants

By: Betty Smith Meischen

Austin Colony Pioneers is a collection of many families that came to Texas in its earliest days and the German settlers and their influences upon the growth of Texas. The book is filled with many anecdotes, short stories, obituaries and articles gleaned from area newspapers. These early families intermarried and not only filled Austin’s original colony but their descendants went to every corner of America. The book traces many of these early pioneers into the present day and also gives their roots before they came to Texas. Colonel William Barret Travis of the Alamo has been a constant element of Betty’s historical research because her family was connected to him in many ways. There are descriptions of persons of historical note such as that of General George Custer and his command of Hempstead, Waller County, after the Civil War. There are stories of towns that once flourished and today are no more. The pages are packed with accounts such as the Bell-Schaffner feud and Shootout in Sealy, Texas and tales of infamous Six Shooter Junction, of Elizabeth Ney, the famous sculptress, and many other historical places and persons of interest.

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1796043001

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9781796043006

Voices from the Wild Horse Desert

The Vaquero Families of the King and Kenedy Ranches

By: Jane Clements Monday,Betty Bailey Colley

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Voices from the Wild Horse Desert

The Vaquero Families of the King and Kenedy Ranches

By: Jane Clements Monday,Betty Bailey Colley

Founded before the Civil War, the King and Kenedy Ranches have become legendary for their size, their wealth, and their endless herds of cattle. A major factor in the longevity of these ranches has always been the loyal workforce of vaqueros (Mexican and Mexican American cowboys) and their families. Some of the vaquero families have worked on the ranches through five or six generations. In this book, Jane Clements Monday and Betty Bailey Colley bring together the voices of these men and women who make ranching possible in the Wild Horse Desert. From 1989 to 1995, the authors interviewed more than sixty members of vaquero families, ranging in age from 20 to 93. Their words provide a panoramic view of ranch work and life that spans most of the twentieth century. The vaqueros and their families describe all aspects of life on the ranches, from working cattle and doing many kinds of ranch maintenance to the home chores of raising children, cooking, and cleaning. The elders recall a life of endless manual labor that nonetheless afforded the satisfaction of jobs done with skill and pride. The younger people describe how modernization has affected the ranches and changed the lifeways of the people who work there.

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University of Texas Press

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0292785461

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9780292785465

Kyle

By: Betty Harrison and the Hays County Historical Commission

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Kyle

By: Betty Harrison and the Hays County Historical Commission

Kyle, Texas, was founded in 1880 when settlers from the nearby established communities of Blanco and Mountain City purchased lots in the 200-acre township deeded to the International-Great Northern Railroad by David E. Moore and Fergus Kyle, who gave his name to the new city. Beneath a live oak tree, which still stands, lots for both businesses and residences that had been laid out by surveyor Martin Groos were sold at auction in October 1880. Within two years, the town had 500 residents, although it would not be incorporated until 1928. Around the time Kyle was founded, Col. R.J. Sledge brought German workers to his Pecan Springs Valley plantation east of Kyle, generating new customers for his mercantile store in town. Kyle has been the home of some famous people, including author Katherine Anne Porter, Boston Red Sox pitcher Tex Hughson, Rhodes Scholar Terrell Sledge, and Dean Edwin J. Kyle, namesake of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467134910

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Soldiers in Petticoats

—Appalachian Educators— Sophia Sawyer, Emily Prudden, Martha Berry

By: Betty Jamerson Reed

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Soldiers in Petticoats

—Appalachian Educators— Sophia Sawyer, Emily Prudden, Martha Berry

By: Betty Jamerson Reed

Sophia Sawyer, Emily Prudden, and Martha Berry encountered sexism, prejudice, financial hardship, discrimination, challenging travel conditions, exclusion from the right to vote, and social complacency. On one occasion two militiamen showed up at the school door and threatened to arrest the teacher if she continued teaching black children to read. Another instructor dealt with murder and mayhem, violence, loss of life, and racial hostility. And a third was shunned by her neighbors because she associated with poor mountaineers and “begged” to keep her school open. Their victories against overwhelming obstacles on behalf of struggling youth in the Southern Appalachian region, as well as in Oklahoma and Arkansas, led each into a deeper Christian life. With vision, audacity, and resolution these teachers enabled students to succeed. Their accomplishments as educators and as Christians provide inspiration for today’s readers. Sawyer, Prudden, and Berry were viewed in their culture as weak. However, they battled ignorance, bias, superstition, and even dirt, as they effectively changed the lives of thousands of children and adults.

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WestBow Press

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1973637421

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9781973637424

Where to Retire in Florida

The Most Complete Guide to Retirement Areas in the Sunshine State

By: Richard Fox,Betty Fox

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Where to Retire in Florida

The Most Complete Guide to Retirement Areas in the Sunshine State

By: Richard Fox,Betty Fox

Florida attracts more retirees than any other state--450,000-plus during the latest census. Many times that number are currently considering such a move. This new edition will top their reading lists. Fact-filled profiles of the state's top 99 towns for retirement are enlivened by witty and candid evaluation from the authors.

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0964421666

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9780964421660

A Key to Loving

By: Betty Frost

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A Key to Loving

By: Betty Frost

Frost looks to the writings of the Bah faith for insight into maintaining a loving relationship with ones partner and harmonious relationships with friends and coworkers.

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George Ronald Pub Limited

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0853983801

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Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women

The Complete Guide to Women's Health and Wellness at Every Stage of Life

By: Betty Crocker

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Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women

The Complete Guide to Women's Health and Wellness at Every Stage of Life

By: Betty Crocker

EAT WELL, LIVE WELL! You do a lot for your family. But what do you do for yourself? Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women is full of recipes and advice to help you stay well-fed, fit, positive and healthy, decade after decade. And by being good to yourself, you're also being good to your family. Open the book and discover all the ingredients you need to cook up a healthy, well-balanced life: * 130 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes to help you stay healthy at every decade of your life * Delicious dishes you'll love, ranging from Whole Grain Strawberry Pancakes and Cucumber-Mango Salad to Chicken Linguine Alfredo and Chocolate Souffle Cakes * A complete rundown of the healthy nutrients found in each dish, from fiber and protein to iron, calcium and vitamins * Authoritative information on health issues that you'll likely encounter at some point in your life, including weight management, stress, hormones, bone density , and heart health * "Girlfriend-to-girlfriend" wisdom from other women, who share their real-life experiences with weight loss, food, exercise and everyday coping * "Notes from Dr. R" that offer medical information on women's health topics, ways to exercise and stay fit, and tips on maintaining a healthy weight

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471997978

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9780471997979

Book's by Betty Frizzell

If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

From Jamestown to Texas

From Jamestown to Texas

Austin Colony Pioneers

Austin Colony Pioneers

Voices from the Wild Horse Desert

Voices from the Wild Horse Desert

Kyle

Kyle

Soldiers in Petticoats

Soldiers in Petticoats

Where to Retire in Florida

Where to Retire in Florida

A Key to Loving

A Key to Loving

Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women

Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women

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