‘Inspirational. Be prepared to laugh out loud.’ – Bob Tallman
A tribute to the author’s remarkable family and the legends of the rodeo world who illustrate life lessons such as:
- Put God first
- You can do anything
- Be honest
- Laugh at yourself
- Stand up for what you believe
- Attitude is everything
- You are never too old
- There is no such thing as easy money
- Stand by your man
- Enjoy the moment
- Know what’s important
You don’t have to be a horse person to enjoy this book. The life lessons in this book apply to us all. Be inspired as you read or listen to stories about:
- John Roddy, who immigrated from Ireland with $18 and became a millionaire
- World Champion Cowboy John W. Jones, when he cut off barrel racer Marian Sharp’s ponytail and handed it to her
- RSC- the Rodeo Stock Contracting Company
- The American Rodeo Show in Japan
- Oscar the Bull
- Jawbreaker the Bucking Horse
- Pat Parelli, Tootie Bland, and Chris Cox
- Veterinarian Dr. Nolan Sharp who was one of the first to use acupuncture on horses
- Hysterical stories about Marian Sharp, including the Pyramid scheme and the arrest that followed, and everyone’s favorite, the inversion boot story. The common refrain she heard was, ‘You just can’t make this up’
The following people contributed to these remarkable stories and in the audiobook you will hear the actual voices of:
- Bob Tallman
- Pat Parelli
- Jack Roddy
- Jack Sparrowk
- Jimmy Roddy
- Steve Cosca
- Gene St. John Jr.
- Carla Harrison
- Ted Ryan
- Brian Sharp
- Grant Schlichting
- Ryan Schlichting
The pictures are in black and white in the paperback, but use the QR code on heathersharp.com to see Marian in her gold shiny-hineys and Nolan in his queen outfit with a red hat and blond wig and the 90 other priceless photos that you have to see to believe.
Life Nolan and Marian Sharp was never dull!
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Live in the Moment1
It Was Meant To Be5
The Guy in the Glass17
$18 to Millionaire31
The Roddy Ranch53
Unusual and Innovative67
Kids Say the Darndest Things81
The Rodeo Years87
The Big Picture97
An Answer to Prayer131
The Island of Misfit Toys145
Laugh at Yourself153
The Barter System161
Rancheros Visitadores169
No Such Thing As Easy Money177
Oh, the Places You’ll Go193
Fairy tale or Truth?207
You Just Can’t Make This Up213
Come Fly With Me223
What A Gal!233
The Opposite of Glamorous243
Gullible251
Know What’s Important267
The Cowboy’s Prayer281
Thank you283
लेखक के बारे में
When she was in the military, Heather Sharp’s call sign was ‘Notso’, get it? Not So Sharp.Maybe a more appropriate callsign would have been ‘Hammerhead’ because she takes hard-headed to a whole new level. Her family is filled with rodeo champions, but ‘Horse Trainer’ or ‘Rodeo Star’ was not on the list during career day at high school, so she put a checkmark in the box for ‘Flight Attendant’. Thankfully, a teacher encouraged her to become a pilot. She flew the T38, C130, Boeing 747 and Airbus 320.Two freak accidents (not related to airplanes or horses) resulted in two brain injuries and more than seven years off. It is a miracle that she survived and is as witty and funny as ever. She got back to flying both times but had to medically retire early after a 25-year career with the airlines. She is now a motivational speaker about her remarkable journey and how critical faith and attitude were to her recovery.Find her on the web at www.heathersharp.com or Facebook at Booksby Heather Sharp