The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo-- And the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation | 
pickAs a Texas transplant, I am having a wonderful time learning about my new home state. And after a first time visit to the Alamo a few weeks ago, I wanted to read more about it. This book was well researched, honest and fair to both sides of the battle, and very thoughtful. As someone who doesn't read a lot of non-fiction, I was thoroughly entertained while being educated about this time in history.
Christy2318 If you really want to immerse yourself in the Texas Revolution, they do reenactments of the Goliad Massacre at the end of March & at San Jacinto near San Jacinto Day (April 21st). Both are excellent events. Also you can't go wrong w/ an Austin visit to the Capitol and the Bob Bullock museum. 8y
Cinfhen Nice review 💜 8y
Sara_Planz @Christy2318 I definitely want to see those reenactments. We've been to Austin and visited the Capitol but will be going back for the museum too. 8y
Sara_Planz @Cinfhen thank you. I felt it portrayed both sides fairly and did speak to the treatment of the indigenous people during that time. Both sides were extremely brace and it was an absolutely brutal standoff between them. 8y
