King of the Cowboys

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The most famous rodeo champion of all time tells his amazing true story -- and opens a fascinating window into the world of the professional cowboy.

Ty Murray was born to be a rodeo star -- in fact, his first words were "I'm a bull rider." Before he was even out of diapers, he was climbing atop his mother's Singer sewing machine case, which just so happened to be the perfect mechanical bull for a 13-month-old. Before long, Ty was winning peewee events by the hatful, and his special talent was obvious...obvious even to a man called Larry Mahan. At the time the greatest living rodeo legend, six-time champion Mahan invited a teenaged Ty Murray to spend a summer on his ranch learning not just rodeoing but also some life lessons. Those lessons prepared Ty for a career that eventually surpassed even Mahan's own -- Ty's seven All-Around Championships.

In King of the Cowboys, Ty Murray invites us into the daredevil world of rodeo and the life of the cowboy. Along the way, he details a life spent constantly on the road, heading to the next event; the tragic death of his friend and fellow rodeo star Lane Frost; and the years of debilitating injuries that led some to say Ty Murray was finished.

He wasn't. In fact, Ty Murray has brought the world of rodeo into the twenty-first century, through his unparalleled achievements in the ring, through advancing the case for the sport as a television color-commentator, and through the Professional Bull Riders, an organization he helped to build.

In the end, though, Ty Murray is first and foremost a cowboy, and now that he's retired from competition, he takes this chance to reflect on his remarkable life and career. In King of the Cowboys, Ty Murray opens up his world as never before.

What Customers Say About King of the Cowboys:

I first saw Ty on Dancing with the Stars and thought his comments were so funny on that show I wanted to read more. This book is so much fun to read, I just kept reading until I finished it. His stories had me laughing out loud in places. This is the story of one of the world's greatest athletes, told with a sense of humor and humility. Ty just tells it like it is all the way through. This book would make a GREAT movie. I hope someone writes the script soon.

THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVIORATE BOOK. well that sums it up. but i would re read this book a million times over and over.

if you like ty murray rodeos and many other famous rodeo cowboys this is the book for you. it is a must read for all rodeo fans. usually i hate books but omg this is the best book ever, well it has a lot to do with the fact that Ty Murray is my hero so i knew it was gunna be good from the start.

Well just to sum it up I LOVED LOVED LOVED THE BOOK. And this is coming from a person who absolutly hates books. Never has.

great tribute to lane frost and ty murray (obvisously). MUST READ.

This book was absolutely amazing. Held my attention throughout the entire book. I couldn't put it down

If you are a fan of Rodeo or of Ty Murray or just want to read a great book this is a must have. I highly recommend this book for yourself or what a great gift for the rodeo fan. Plus I must admit I am a huge Ty Murray fan. :)

When Ty decided to stop riding it wasn't because his skill level was declining, it was because he drive to win and to compete just wasn't there anymore. His injuries (both shoulders and both knees) would have been career ending for almost any other athlete.

He is not bragging at all in this book, simply listing the facts as they actually happened. Ty didn't just stumble onto the sport of rodeo, he was passionate about it from a very young age.

I have always been a huge Ty Murray fan as he embodies all the things any athlete should strive to emulate. You have the chance to see his true character as he struggles back from FOUR back to back injuries.

He didn't reach the professional level by pure talent, he relentlessly trained and practiced throughout his entire career. The true Ty Murray fans will love the detail with which he describes his accomplishments and his struggles.

However he worked harder than ever through three years of rehab and intense training to come back and still be at the top of his game. Ty doesn't believe in doing anything half-heartedly and if he wasn't going to go out there and try to win every round of every event then he decided he shouldn't be competing anymore.This book is a great lesson in dedication and the hard work it takes to be a champion.