In politics and in life, style and perspective are important. Its hard to build consensus or promote vision in todays difficult times, so I greatly welcome a tool like The New Legacy that puts a clear focus on the future of Texas. It will draw praise from all spectrums because it does not look to party or political persuasion but instead to integrity, character, and a vision of Texas destiny. It takes the best of the old values and blends them with a realistic, intelligent agenda for a modern world. I am personally sending a copy to every member of the Texas House of Representatives.
Gib Lewis
A refreshing book outlining the beliefs a young man and his family hold deara restatement of the basic principles of ethics and morals that allowed our forefathers to make this a great county. It should be inspirational to following generations.
Russell H. Perry
From the ideas of Stephen F. Austin to the crisis brought on by the energy recession, Tieman Dippel writes about Texas with intelligence and heart. He understands a Texas future that must sift emphasis from natural resources to human resources; and calls for a politics that rises to that challenge with maturity, honor, and principle. A thought-provoking book.
Garry Mauro
Skipper Dippels heritage, his education and his experiences in developing the Texas Lyceum have fully qualified him to address both current and future generations of Texas. The New Legacy is also a meaningful tribute to his father, whose wisdom permeates its chapters.
Ben F. Love
What James Michener couldnt do in a thousand pagesshow us the soul and spirit of TexasTieman Dippel deftly achieves in pages. If Dippel is right (as I think he is), well bounce back the old-fashioned waywith courage, determination, and character.
Bill Murchison
Dallas Morning News
It is never a simple process to pass the torch of leadership from one generation to the next. As The New Legacy by Tieman Dippel so persuasively argues, the key to Texas future greatness is locked in its past. The chapter entitled One Fathers Words sets forth eloquently and succinctly those enduring values which made Texas great. Only if the next generation of leaders rediscovers our fundamental roots as Texans, will Texasand Americabe rescued from the swamps of modern American liberalism.
Tom Pauken
Of all the resource materials I have read that speak to the great challenges that we face, as a state, a nation, and as a family, The New Legacy, by far, makes the single most significant contribution.
Mike Richards
In his book, Skipper Dippel has reflected his own personality and his own sense of principles and fair play. He has demonstrated that he can always be tough and strong in defense of principle and never mean in pursuing it. He has also made evident that principles are important, that integrity, honor and courage are attributes to be sought and to be revered, but he also knows that in the pursuit of principles that you have to be fair and reasonable in the implementation of your own ideas in order to persuade people to follow the example that you set. Sheer dogma frequently is counter-productive. Principle seasoned with logic and reason is indeed a great leader, and that clearly is reflected in Skippers book, The New Legacy.
John B. Connally
Skipper Dippel brings a refreshing perspective to politics. His decency and commitment to fundamental values shine through in this thoughtful perspective of people and places in transition. Dippel frames the issues. Its up to all of us to benefit from his insights.
Jack M. Rains
The New Legacy is a thoughtful and inspiring account of the risks and challenges that Texas will face as it enters the 21st Century. Mr. Dippels vision of Texas as a frontier for growth and development in the next century is especially appealing to me, since this is in many ways similar to my own vision of the Pacific region. I hope his view eventually overcomes the petty political bickering that he describes so accurately, and which in our nation as a whole is a major stumbling block to the recovery of our economic vitality.
William E. Simon
Like a cat watching the wrong mousehole, too many of our business, governmental and academic leaders are looking to out-of-state conglomerates and foreign investors as the salvation of the Texas economy. Skipper Dippel does all of us a favor in The New Legacy by nudging the myopics among us to consider another source of economic regenerationthe hard work, native intelligence, and gumption of our own people and their enterprises.
Jim Hightower
The virtue of The New Legacy is not the seeking of answers, but the formulation of the fundamental questions which demand to be addressed if we are to master the challenges of our rapidly evolving society. The New Legacy provides the perspective which allows us to judge our actions and assume our responsibilities. In addition, it may well be the most compelling modern statement of enlightened conservatism and statesmanship.
Tim Richardson
Founding Editor
Quorum Report
The New Legacy is not only informative and thought provoking, but very readable. We need to be constantly reminded of the lessons of past civilizations. Skipper has explored the effects on other societies when the emphasis has shifted from increasing the pie to dividing it. It puts todays problems in perspective.
Ray and Kay Bailey Hutchison
The New Legacy is a book that strives to put values and modern life in perspective. It is a book parents should review with their children and upon which leaders should thoughtfully reflect.
Maurice Acers
The New Legacys focus on family, responsibility, dedication to goals, and self-discipline which have been portrayed are the strands of our culture which have stood the test of time in this countrys history. In addition, as noted, these same character traits will be crucial in our efforts to regain energy and economic independence for the United States.
Kent Hance
The New Legacy could well be subtitled A Texan Looks at Texas. The New Legacy offers rare visionary intergenerational insights: your fathers, your own, and those of your children. The New Legacy is a must read for all Texans who seek to build a state and society with a sense of ideas, values, history, and the future. It is, in short, a blueprint for Texas in the 21st century.
Steve Bartlett
In The New Legacy the best of the old values of honor, stewardship, and responsibility are blended with the realistic perspectives of the modern world. It is must reading for all generations. The New Legacy is one of the rare books that leaves you feeling wiser and much more appreciative of life for having read it.
John Ben Shepperd
The book is superb. It investigates some theories on economic development that apply to everyone. Skipper examines a whole new style of state government that could very well be the answer to our problems.
Hugo Berlanga
Time and again, when Texans have begun to doubt their future, a fresh new generation of leadership has come to the fore to provide guidance and inspiration. Tieman Dippel, Jr. shows convincingly that another such generation is assuming that important role once more. His vision is based on bedrock values and tells us Texas is passing into trustworthy hands. Skipperspeak is inimitable, original and inspirational to read.
