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by Heather Sharp (Author)
"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!
