Quotes About the Book
"...I am touched beyond words."--Nancy B. Rapoport, dean, University of Houston Law Center.
"This woman blew through the legal system and chased out all the turkeys. A real friend of America's Family Lawyers! For people who don't think reading about law and history can be exciting, I double-dog dare them to read this book." Patricia Schroeder, Colorado, member of Congress for 24 years.
"When there was a fight for women's rights, you were there first."--Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas.
"A book that every aspiring woman will want."--Gloria Steinem.
"This is a superb Texas story, that is even more an all-American story, of a young woman who overcomes huge obstacles in building a distinguished professional career. She shows in this galvanizing story that care and compassion rather than mere competitiveness is the test of leadership by women." James MacGregor Burns, Historian, Pulitzer Prize winner.
“This captivating book should be on every high school reading list and in every school curriculum that requires American history. I can’t imagine any young student, female or male, who wouldn’t want to meet Louise Raggio, one of the 20th century’s foremost crusaders for women’s rights. She has fought and won some of the major legal battles of the past five decades, and her story is as exciting as any adventure novel. Girls especially will be given courage and hope by the autobiography of this diminutive woman who persevered in her quest to make the world a better place for women and children. It is a great read for those children who love excitement and the thrill of a good fight, and it is a must read for those children who aspire to make a positive difference in the future.” Elizabeth M. (Liza) Lee, Eugene McDermott Headmistress, The Hockaday School; Past President, National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls
"I can hardly put the book down...your experience is so exacting to mine it blows me away."--Robert Gustatson, cousin, Texas.
"I didn't want to finish it. Thanks for breaking down the barriers."--Carolyn Tompkins Johnson, Texas.
"What warm memories it brought back. And sad ones, too. ...The highlight of that year (as fellow Washington interns) were the evening with Eleanor Roosevelt, the evening at Katharine Graham's and the evening at the German Embassy where we were fed pro-Nazi propaganda."--Walt Walkinshaw, attorney, Seattle.
"Each page is an accurate, honest account of an extraordinary life. Your affirmative wisdom is now in print for all of us to share."--Maura McNiel, Los Altos, CA.
"Your story deserves a Hollywood motion picture."--Burton Young, attorney, Miami, FL.
"Your book is just great...What astounds me is your prodigious memory."--Charles O. Galvin, former dean, SMU Law School.
"I learned so much more about you through this book. I could hardly put it down. Thank you for all you have done as a lawyer and as a loving grandma."--Kristen Raggio, granddaughter.
"It is marvelous reading. I relate to so many of your experiences."--Jake Pickle, U.S. Congressman, 1963-1994, Austin.
"..a fascinating account of a farm girl with brains and undaunted spirit who went on to become a lawyer and changed the legal climate for women."--Ebby Halliday, chairman of the board, Ebby Halliday, Realtors (international).
"You have injected life and zest into the telling of hardships, heartaches,
resolves and triumphs of perhaps the most energetic and focused woman I have
ever known."--Mac Roy Rasor, lifelong friend, Dallas.
"I loved Texas Tornado--hated for the book to end".--Carol Tate, Omaha, NE
"Reading grandma's stories in print made me appreciate again what a positive can-do attitude she has had when faced with adversity. Her autobiography is fascinating and difficult to put down." Julie Raggio, MD, Washington, DC.
