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A Lifetime of Cowboy Wisdom

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A trusty collection of common-sense advice for facing life’s ups and downs with a little more grit and a whole lot of humour. A Lifetime of Cowboy Wisdom deals out down-home wisdom and hearty doses of common sense by beloved author Texas Bix Bender. Drawing from... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A Lifetime of Cowboy Wisdom deals out down-home wisdom and hearty doses of common sense by beloved author Texas Bix Bender. Drawing from his popular works of humor like the Don’t Squat With Yer Spurs On! series, this new humor collection gathers the best of Bender’s straight-talking quips and insightful observations on life’s many trails.

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A trusty collection of common-sense advice for facing life’s ups and downs with a little more grit and a whole lot of humour.

A Lifetime of Cowboy Wisdom deals out down-home wisdom and hearty doses of common sense by beloved author Texas Bix Bender. Drawing from his popular works of humour like the Don’t Squat With Yer Spurs On! series, this new humour collection gathers the best of Bender’s straight-talking quips and insightful observations on life’s many trails.

Texas Bix Bender’s writing is relatable and relevant, even for those unfamiliar with the cowboy lifestyle, as it taps into universal themes like hard work, perseverance, and relationships. His unique cowboy philosophy offers guidance on everything from managing your character (“The easiest way to eat crow is while it’s still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swallow”) to friendships (“Never be too quick to criticise yourself. It’s not fair to all your friends and relatives, who are dying to do it for you”) to navigating the uncertainties of life (“Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance”). Whether it’s about getting along with neighbours, work, romance, handling horses, or simply enjoying the ride, his words will resonate with anyone seeking a little perspective delivered with a grin.

Saddle up and discover the timeless truths Texas Bix Bender has to offer. Yeehaw!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781423669944

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Illustration: colour illustrated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Texas Bix Bender (pseudonym), aka Stephen Cook Arwood, was an American writer, television producer, and author best known for his humorous books based on cowboy wisdom and the series Don’t Squat with Yer Spurs On! He was a long-time collaborator with Riders In the Sky (an American Western music and comedy group) serving as the narrator for their NPR series Riders Radio Theater. Bender lived in Nashville, Tennessee.

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