What is Down Under in Texas? – My Book Review

 

What is Down Under in Texas? – My Book Review

Texas is a big state with massive amounts of history. Some of that history is good, while some is not so good. What are the sensational portions of that history is that most of it resides in cemeteries where long-forgotten souls are buried six feet under.

I have a weakness for cemeteries. Always have. Always will. I have even gone on research missions of my own. Yes – I adored 6 Feet Under Texas by author Tui Snider.

Texas history aficionados will love, love Tui’s book, 6 Feet Under Texas. Readers who love quick reads will enjoy this book as well as be more informed about Texas history they never knew. From Texas’ quirky history to its solemn history, and even its unknown history, Tui’s book covers good portions of all three in her latest book.

Raise your hand if you have heard about Old Rip? My hand is raised. Tui covers the story of Old Rip that I have heard. However, it is all the other stories she brings to life of people long forgotten. Like the Mural Maker, to the lady, trampled by a circus elephant. Gosh, I am not a Star Wars fan but I know Chewbacca and learning about him was the cat’s pajamas. What I tremendously adored about this book is learning about the Murder Memorial and the girl behind the Amber Alert.

In 6 Feet Under Texas, history comes alive so to speak. Each story is told dazzlingly. At the end of those stories links and addresses are given so readers can visit these unique places themselves.

This is the fifth book I have read of Tui’s. Her writing improves with each book she authors. Tui writes as a conversationalist. When you are reading her books, particularly this one, it is like she is the room relating these stories of deaths she has uncovered doing her countless research. She has fun with her books and her writing exudes it big time in this book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tui Snider is an author, speaker, photographer, YouTuber, podcast host, and musician who researches historic cemeteries and symbolism, offbeat Texas travel, overlooked history, and haunted lore. As she puts it, “I used to write fiction–but then I moved to Texas!”