- Taschenbuch: 326 Seiten
- Verlag: Harvest Books; Auflage: Reprint (Mai 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0156031213
- ISBN-13: 978-0156031219
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,8 x 13,2 x 2,5 cm
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Nr. 2.047.688 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
- Nr. 43 in Englische Bücher > Sport & Fitness > Rodeos
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The rodeo is in W.K. Stratton's blood. He attended his first one in utero just days before he was born (on Will Rogers birthday, naturally). He is also the son of a bull-riding cowboy that left him and his mother when Stratton was an infant. The search for this elusive "rodeo bum" father is an underlying theme of Chasing the Rodeo but its main focus is on the action in the ring. Stratton spent a year following the professional rodeo and bull-riding tours and he explores the circuit with a keen and sympathetic eye. He writes about the history of the sport and its place in the mythology of the West, cowboy legends, current stars, and classic rodeo towns, such as Prescott, Arizona, and Pecos, Texas--both of which claim the title as the true birthplace of rodeo. He also looks at the growing popularity of rodeo and bull-riding and what it means for its future now that major events have corporate sponsors and are held in Las Vegas casinos rather than fairgrounds. While acknowledging that the big money prizes are good for the athletes, Stratton worries that marketing considerations will force the sport away from the very traditions that make it interesting. As proof, he bemoans the fact that helmets and Nike shoes are starting to replace Western hats and boots at some rodeos. Still, he encounters plenty of true Western spirit and memorable characters during his journey to keep his love for the rodeo alive and his enthusiasm for his subject proves contagious. Even those who have never considered attending a rodeo will likely find themselves enthralled by this wild ride of a book. --Shawn Carkonen
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Although the western odyssey related by Stratton--to rodeos in Prescott (Arizona), Cheyenne, Oklahoma City, Pendleton (Oregon), and Las Vegas--might not have the swagger or romanticism this book's title might suggest, the author still details the histories of these rodeos, the people who take part in them, and the struggles of the local communities to find their identities in the face of American homogenization. There are sweet reminiscences of Stratton's boyhood in Guthrie, Oklahoma--he recalls, for example, flunking shoe tying in kindergarten because he'd only worn cowboy boots growing up. And, in searching for the appeal of the rodeo even today, the author also come to grips with what lured his own father, "Cowboy Don," away from the domesticity of family life. More could have been written on the lives of today's rodeo cowboys--one is an airline pilot, another an anesthesiologist, another an aspiring Hollywood actor--but Stratton capably places into context a big-time sport on the verge of going mainstream while losing its soul. Alan Moores
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Rodeo: Universality of the American West
19. September 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Having grown up in Texas, I easily recognize many names and places and am quite familiar with rodeos. W.K. Stratton brilliantly blends the romantic lure of the rodeo as an expression of the American West with the univeral theme of the quest for identity. The book is a delightful mixture of colorful characters, amusing anecdotes, and sad stories. Mr. Stratton's personal quest mirrors that of all, not just those familiar with the sport or the region. His story's appeal lies in the universality of each human's struggles with issues of identity, values, and sense of place. I heartily recommend Chasing the Rodeo to anyone who appreciates a book that both transports one to another time and place and allows one the opportunity to be inspired by another's personal journey through life.
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Not a wild ride or big dream in sight.
22. November 2011
Mr. Stratton went in search of 'the Rodeo', or at least that's what he says. I don't think he really found it, or more to the point, I don't think he was really looking. Instead of any genuine incite into the last bastion of cowboy culture, we are offered a superficial and folksy account of how people in the Midwest don't like to eat sushi, but love to wear Wrangler jeans. So much time did the book spend discussing cowboy fashion, that I had to check the cover and make sure I hadn't picked up a copy of Cowboy Vogue. Stratton spends a lot of time delving into his personal family history, which is fine, but he doesn't really have enough emotional material to make a book out of it. And then he periodically drops back in to let us know whether such and such cowboy likes to wear Wranglers or Levi's.
Rodeo culture has taken a fascinating and almost mythical compartment of the American psyche. Riders spend there lives hopping from motel to motel. Listening to their kids grow up and their wives grow weary from the end of a phone line. All of this sacrifice and hardship in search of a reward that rarely covers the entry fee, and even if they hit the jackpot, it won't keep them above water for long. There isn't much fame to speak of, even the most legendary riders are barely known beyond the circuit... so why do they do it? What keeps them getting back on the horse (forgive the pun)? Stratton rarely takes the time to understand this, instead choosing to discuss... whether he should wear a hat or not. If you really want to learn about Rodeo culture, "Biting the Dust" by Dirk Johnson is a far superior bet.
Rodeo culture has taken a fascinating and almost mythical compartment of the American psyche. Riders spend there lives hopping from motel to motel. Listening to their kids grow up and their wives grow weary from the end of a phone line. All of this sacrifice and hardship in search of a reward that rarely covers the entry fee, and even if they hit the jackpot, it won't keep them above water for long. There isn't much fame to speak of, even the most legendary riders are barely known beyond the circuit... so why do they do it? What keeps them getting back on the horse (forgive the pun)? Stratton rarely takes the time to understand this, instead choosing to discuss... whether he should wear a hat or not. If you really want to learn about Rodeo culture, "Biting the Dust" by Dirk Johnson is a far superior bet.
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An enjoyable read
9. Mai 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
"Chasing the Rodeo" will immerse you in rodeo, not only in its events, but also in its history. Its pages are full of detailed facts and colorful characters, anecdotes and personal reflections. Stratton's re-visitation to one of the loves of his youth and an essential part of his background will enlighten any, like me, who have wondered what drives the people who participate in this sport. Stratton speaks frankly to animal activists as well, debunking some myths while always acknowledging dangers. He informed me, a great animal lover, of progress made and precautions taken, which made me feel easier in my mind and gave me greater respect for the rodeo.
This is a well-written book that moves along fluidly and entertainingly. A very enjoyable read.
This is a well-written book that moves along fluidly and entertainingly. A very enjoyable read.
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