It is a fun read. Loaned to me by a friend prior to a minor surgery. One night during recovery I couldn't sleep and opened the book . Some of the stories had me laughing out loud and woke my wife up. She thought I'd had too many pain pills. Bought my own copy and in turn loaned it out. Never got it back. So recently found another copy on line and ordered it for a gift to a nephew who is a cowboy. Found this request for a review looking for another new copy for me. Hard to find new copies. When I do, I will buy it and keep it this time.