As a native Texan this book was an incredibly interesting read. Furthermore as the book progresses it becomes obvious that the subject and influence of Texas oil extends FAR beyond the borders of the Lone Star State.
The book is well written and a very easy read. It does not dwell needlessly on the technical aspects of the oil industry, but rather focuses on the culture and people that were/are a part of it. Fans of movies such as "Giant" and "Written on the Wind" or TV shows such as "Dallas" will find out just how close to reality many of those stories are.
On face value it is an entertaining read that gives you a glimpse into the excess of these extremely rich families. On a deeper more fascinating level it reveals just how powerful this class of oilman was at certain points in the United States' history. As well as just how many different facets of our modern nation were affected by them.Get more detail about The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series).
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