The Oklahomans, Vol.2: The Story of Oklahoma and Its People: Statehood-2020s - by John J Dwyer (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

THE OKLAHOMANS: THE STORY OF OKLAHOMA AND ITS PEOPLE, Vol. 1, won the national Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western literature.

This thrillingly-awaited sequel chronicles Oklahoma history from statehood into the 2020s.

Dr. James Caster, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Central Oklahoma, describes Vol. 2 as "Monumental...epic...hypnotically readable."

Indeed, the drama in OKLAHOMANS 2 grows more intense, the inspiration more mighty about a people who are both hard and lovely, violent and tender, foolish and valorous, and a land of the second, third, sometimes last chance.

Feast on more than 600 pages of page-turning drama from an author who is both an award-winning historical novelist and was a college history professor for 16 years, as well as 800 illustrations from Oklahoma's greatest artists and photographers. Feel the scalding flames of Greenwood, choke on the Dust Bowl, liberate Dachau with the Thunderbirds, brave the Pacific in search of freedom from Communism, feel the world shake as the Murrah Building collapses around you, and shield your students with your body as an F-5 blows down your school on you and them.

OKLAHOMANS 2 also features a groundbreaking new literary bonus for students, teachers, and history buffs eager to dig deeper--more than 200 QR-coded biographical and narrative passages in which your smart device leads you directly to expanded, unabridged versions of them on our johnjdwyer.com website. These are in addition to scores of John's own Oklahoma History podcasts, blogs, articles, videos, interviews, and PowerPoints that already reside at johnjdwyer.com And you pay nothing for any of this!

Also, like OKLAHOMANS 1, the new book will feature a comprehensive study guide for teachers and students.

Dr. Bob Blackburn, longtime Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, called OKLAHOMANS 1, which chronicled ancient times through statehood, "The best book on Oklahoma History ever." Concerning the OKLAHOMANS series, he declared, "Every generation of Oklahomans needs their own recounting of Oklahoma history. This is ours. Well done."

Review Quotes

A detailed and heroically ambitious history of our state.

-- THE OKLAHOMAN

---- THE OKLAHOMAN "-- THE OKLAHOMAN"

How do I know there's a God? Because, for one thing, he keeps raising up eloquent, decisive champions of the faith: the likes of John Dwyer. A born communicator, John brings Christian conviction and learning, and with it a gentle humility, to literary tasks great and small.

--William Murchison, former Senior Editor,

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

-- "--William Murchison, former Senior Editor, DALLAS MORNING NEWS"

I am most impressed by the format, color, ample photographs, documents, art, and maps that illustrate Volume One of THE OKLAHOMANS. This is engaging reading and new imagery I've not seen before. I especially like the timelines at the beginning of each chapter. Very well done. I am enthralled with what Dwyer has accomplished.

--William D. Welge, Director, Office of American

Indian Culture and Preservation, Oklahoma

Historical Society

-- "--William D. Welge, Director, Office of American Indian Culture and Preservation, Oklahoma Historical Society"

John Dwyer has done a magnificent job of expressing the essence of the Oklahoma spirit, but in a captivating and interesting manner. A must read for Oklahoma students and citizens to understand the roots of who they have become--and to avoid the proverbial "those who do not know history are destined to repeat it." I highly recommend THE OKLAHOMANS.

-- Mike O'Neal, Chancellor, University of Rwanda,

President Emeritus, Oklahoma Christian University

-- "-- Mike O'Neal, Chancellor, University of Rwanda, President Emeritus, Oklahoma Christian University"

Masterful.....should be required reading for anyone in or from Oklahoma. John Dwyer is an Oklahoma treasure. His approach to writing history is unique and unexcelled.

--William R. Carmack, Regents Professor and

Chairman Emeritus of Communications,

University of Oklahoma

-- " --William R. Carmack, Regents Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Communications, University of Oklahoma"

Students of Oklahoma history and those ex-patriots now located throughout the country will find Dwyer's work inspiring.

-- "--NORMAN TRANSCRIPT"

The best Oklahoma history book ever. Dwyer has dug out the truth in many places where it has not been dug out before. He has gone down to the bedrock of Oklahoma history. He wrote the book I was hoping he would write. Every generation of Oklahomans needs their own recounting of Oklahoma history. This is ours. Well done.

-- Bob Blackburn, Executive Director 1999-2021

Oklahoma Historical Society

-- "-- Bob Blackburn, Executive Director 1999-2021 Oklahoma Historical Society"

The culture of our beloved state is greatly enhanced by this splendid milestone of Oklahoma achievement.

--James Caster, Professor Emeritus of Political

Science, University of Central Oklahoma

-- "--James Caster, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Central Oklahoma"

To undertake such a task of compiling an accurate history of a people or land spanning centuries is a daunting task. To do so in a manner that is not only factual, but also enjoyable to read is another matter altogether. With precise detail and compelling story-telling enhanced by beautiful illustrations, informative maps and priceless photographs, John J. Dwyer presents the inspiring story of Oklahoma and its people.

-- TULSA WORLD

-- "-- TULSA WORLD"

THE OKLAHOMANS Vol. 2 continues John J. Dwyer's masterful recognition of connecting Oklahoma's past to its present. The format of this book weaves a golden thread from yesterday to today, captivating readers while sharing our stories with the next generation. He has a compelling way of "making sense" of our lives today based on what we have lived through and lived for and continuing our journey forward. Well ahead of his time, he respectively tells the stories of all Oklahomans, from the perspective of our many races, colors and creeds. Dwyer creates a unique understanding of our heritage and who we are, based on all who live here.

--Gwin Faulconer-Lippert, KTOK/iHeartRadio

-- "--Gwin Faulconer-Lippert, KTOK/iHeartRadio"