Steven L. Davis: J. Frank Dobie: A Liberated Mind

This afternoon I attended Steven L. Davis's new book J. Frank Dobie: A Liberated Mind. The book is a biography of the life and works of a man who was known for his works about the rich traditions and cultures of rural Texas. Davis opened the presentation with humor regarding the 'commonality' of his name and his acknowledgements to those who helped him write the book. He then went on to describe a number of Dobie's works, influences, friends and enemies that he had throughout his life. He closed the presentation with a few readings from people who admired Dobie for his works. Overall you could see why Dobie's works were so influential to spreading the culture and heritage that Texans pride themselves on.