Turned Wrong at Ding Dong: Texas, Travel and Opinions on Everything

by Adrian Jackson

Nothing says Texas like a drive-thru liquor barn. If you’ve ever driven through one you know it is floor to ceiling liquor. It is like a museum. It’s an awe inspiring collection of scotch, beer, whiskey, brown liquor, blue liquor and creamy white liquor, hard stuff , girly stuff and mixed drinks. The bartender came to my car with a tray full of Styrofoam cups. Each had a sliver of clear tape across the straw hole. I thought, Is he kidding? A piece of tape? That slight piece of tape was apparently going to save my ass from jail, should I have gotten pulled over by the police. Adrian Jackson is a freelance columnist in Beeville, Texas. She holds a masters degree from Texas Tech University (Go Red Raiders!) In her spare time, she works at a local college; raises a daughter, a pair of Labs and a cat; and entertains the idea of earning a Ph.D.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 8, 2010

Reviews

[Jeff Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Compilation of Her Columns

Honestly when I started I wasn’t sure what I had. But in 1st quarter of book I had the thought she sort of reminds me of Erma Bombeck. Content is covered with challenge, thoughtfulness and humor.

I did think at times it might have been better in the Kindle format. The written words might give better context on dates, or for questions and answers columns.

While I rated s 5 I debated between 4 and 5.

I did obtain the book via voucher which did not affect this review

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a Texan and I like to see/hear what people that move here think of my state. This is a collection of newspaper columns written by Adrian Jackson, originally from New Jersey. While not totally all about Texas, I found plenty in here to enjoy. I laughed out loud at some, disagreed with her about others, and even got a bit emotional at times. Overall, a good read.

I listened to the audiobook, which was well done by Michelle Babb.

I received the audiobook for free with no expectations of me.

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found certain elements interesting especially re Texas and the drive in bottle shops (reminded me of back home in Australia) The toilets in Europe I really didnt relate to but all in all interesting snippets and of course Michelle Babb's narration was brilliant and just could listen to it forever. The story wasnt something that I would normally listen to

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It made me think back to times and events that happened during the writing. There is plenty of humor, but also

serious issues related. The author touches all sides of human lifestyles . Some of my favorite things opinionated parenting, bacon, and chocolate.

The narration was well done. The characters were excellently portrayed. Michelle Babb delivers yet again!!!!

[Adrian Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio or print. Small chapters. Quick read. Lots of laughs.