Corvette: The Courage of a Cowboy

by Sherry Allred

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Put your cowboy hat and your boots on--we're going for a bull ride! "Ladies and Gentlemen," the rodeo announcer began, "please turn your attention to chute number one: Corvette Sanders, from Payson, Utah, at only sixteen years old, is the youngest rider tonight, riding the rankest bull in the nation--Lucifer!" Corvette eased down onto the severely thrashing bull and quickly slid his gloved hand in the handle of his leather plaited bull rope. There wasn't room for fear in bull riding, but Corvette couldn't slow his pounding heart. Exploding out of a chute on the back of a bull in a world of danger and excitement was nearly every cowboy's dream. It was everything Corvette had worked hard for. The sweat, the tears, the pain, and the sacrifice all became defining each time he took a bull wrap--especially on a bull named Lucifer. Corvette's ride in life takes many turns as he and his family and friends experience the sweet taste of success as well as the bitter pains of tragedy, and the term "Cowboy Up" is challenged to the fullest extent. Driven by life and graced with compassion, Corvette and his cowboy clan discover how substantial "courage" is in getting through the hard bucks of life, and learning what it means to be a true cowboy.

323 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

Award winning playwright, mother of six and grandmother of two, Sherry Allred has produced, written, composed, and directed a full-length musical; written and directed several plays and musical programs; and written and published four novels. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, acting on stage and in films, managing Cub Scouts, and teaching theater classes. She has appeared on ABC's television programs Good Things Utah and Utah Works with Gretchen Jensen and Nicea DeGering, and was featured on radio shows with Doug Wright and also Rebecca Cressman.

Reviews

[Keith Allred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sherry has created a wholesome exciting story that brings out the best in you as you get into the characters of this book. I can really relate with Corvette as he struggles with growing up and learning to become a man.

[Ioana · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a very poorly written book. I had to read it for a book club and was really looking forward to it, given all the great reviews. However, it was pure agony to go through it. Phrases like "She was very pretty, almost glamorous, with super long false eyelashes and fancy hair" made for a very hard read... I have waited until the end of the book for the story to start, but it never did. Corvette is actually a secondary character. It's more about his older brother and his friends, about them kissing silly girls.

[Christine Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel I am now an authority on anything cowboy related!!!! I loved it! I had no idea about that whole part of American life and culture and it was fascinating. The style reflects the cowboy: simple, straight, wholesome, real. I would worry to have a grand son read it ..he might fall in love with rodeos!! I can't wait to go see a rodeo to impress my husband with my newfound knowledge. The romantic touches just added enough fantasy to make the reading enjoyable for all!