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Walking On: A Daughter's Journey with Legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser
A fearless lawman on a crusade against the mobsters and murderers ruling the state line between Mississippi and Tennessee in the 1960s, Sheriff Buford Pusser was larger than life. During the six years he served as sheriff, Pusser jailed thousands of criminals. He was shot, ambushed, and stabbed multiple times. At one point, he even wrestled, and successfully defeated, a bear. Made famous as the Walking Tall sheriff wielding a big stick, Buford Pusser has been the subject of four feature films, a television series, and a handful of books. Now for the first time, Buford Pusser's daughter presents the story of the McNairy County sheriff's life and legacy as it has truly never been told before.
Devoted to the memory of her legendary father, Dwana Pusser traces his life from his childhood in Adamsville, Tennessee, in 1937 through his death in an automobile crash in 1974. This intimate, thrilling, and heartfelt biography presents Pusser as only his family and closest friends knew him. From the highly publicized and tragic ambush that resulted in the death of Pusser's wife to the private, tender memories only a daughter can relate about her beloved father, all of the events of Pusser's life unfold in this engaging and exciting read. A well-deserved addition to the lore surrounding the celebrated sheriff, this title is certain to surprise and captivate old and new Buford Pusser fans alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHORThe daughter of Sheriff Pusser, Dwana Pusser worked in radio broadcast communications for more than fifteen years. She is actively involved in civic affairs in Adamsville, Tennessee, and she keeps alive the spirit and feats of her father by maintaining a Web site in his honor and hosting the annual Buford Pusser Festival in Adamsville.
Devoted to the memory of her legendary father, Dwana Pusser traces his life from his childhood in Adamsville, Tennessee, in 1937 through his death in an automobile crash in 1974. This intimate, thrilling, and heartfelt biography presents Pusser as only his family and closest friends knew him. From the highly publicized and tragic ambush that resulted in the death of Pusser's wife to the private, tender memories only a daughter can relate about her beloved father, all of the events of Pusser's life unfold in this engaging and exciting read. A well-deserved addition to the lore surrounding the celebrated sheriff, this title is certain to surprise and captivate old and new Buford Pusser fans alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHORThe daughter of Sheriff Pusser, Dwana Pusser worked in radio broadcast communications for more than fifteen years. She is actively involved in civic affairs in Adamsville, Tennessee, and she keeps alive the spirit and feats of her father by maintaining a Web site in his honor and hosting the annual Buford Pusser Festival in Adamsville.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2013
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2 books5 followersThe daughter of Sheriff Pusser, Dwana Pusser worked in radio broadcast communications for more than fifteen years. She is actively involved in civic affairs in Adamsville, Tennessee, and she keeps alive the spirit and feats of her father by maintaining a Web site in his honor and hosting the annual Buford Pusser Festival in Adamsville."
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February 19, 2019
A great legend told by a loving daughter
I don't usually read biography books but I have loved Buford since the first movie introduced me to him. This is told remarkably well by a loving daughter. This had to be hard for her to relive over and over during the writing process. The pictures added a great treasure to the telling of this story. I highly recommend you read this story of a true American legend. Buford Pusser was a hero killed by evil people.
I don't usually read biography books but I have loved Buford since the first movie introduced me to him. This is told remarkably well by a loving daughter. This had to be hard for her to relive over and over during the writing process. The pictures added a great treasure to the telling of this story. I highly recommend you read this story of a true American legend. Buford Pusser was a hero killed by evil people.
July 22, 2021
Very good read!
I live in TN do the book was of special interest to me. My mother also met deans while working at a hotel near Nashville in the late 70’s
I live in TN do the book was of special interest to me. My mother also met deans while working at a hotel near Nashville in the late 70’s
April 8, 2015
Great story about a true hero
This story is a great account idol the life of Buford Pusser written by his daughter. The book clarifies a lot forge facts that Hollywood got wrong. A great read.
This story is a great account idol the life of Buford Pusser written by his daughter. The book clarifies a lot forge facts that Hollywood got wrong. A great read.
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