41, George W. Bush
41, George W. Bush
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41
A Portrait of My Father

Bestseller

Author: George W. Bush

Narrator: George W. Bush

Unabridged: 7 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/11/2014

Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President.
 
Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S. Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President.  The book shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family. In addition, George W. Bush discusses his father’s influence on him throughout his own life, from his childhood in West Texas to his early campaign trips with his father, and from his decision to go into politics to his own two-term Presidency.

About The Author

George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He previously served as Governor of Texas. He and his wife, Laura, now live in Dallas, where they founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University. President Bush is also the author of three #1 bestsellers: Decision Points, his presidential memoir; 41, a biography of his father, President George H. W. Bush; and Portraits of Courage, a collection of oil paintings and stories honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jean on November 17, 2014

George W. Bush writes what he calls a “love story” about his father. The book is folksy and a fun read. The book is obviously not unbiased but the author tried to paint a true picture of his father and family from his own viewpoint. George W. discusses his father’s influence on him throughout his ow......more

Goodreads review by Eric on October 12, 2016

Didn't go into as much detail as I would have liked. George W. obviously respects his father a lot, and intended to write this as a tribute his father, but the reason I (and I'm sure many others) were excited to read this book is because it promised a glimpse into a president's life from the perspec......more

Goodreads review by Rick on December 02, 2014

Great story written about a father by an adoring son. The fact they were both President of the United States makes it that much more enjoyable. I learned quite a few things about 41, and it is very evident 43 loves his father. Definitely a good read.......more

Goodreads review by Holly on December 19, 2022

Loved this book and loved learning things about GHWB that I didn't already know. What a tremendous human, life & legacy he lived! (I actually listened to this on Audible and the best part was listening to George W. Bush read this about his Dad! Highly recommend the audio version!)......more

Goodreads review by Brian on November 28, 2014

The idea of this book had me expecting a five star performance. George H.W. Bush's reelection was the first that I voted for, although as an 18-year-old selling of the Religious Right, I was convinced that he was too moderate. As the years have gone by, my respect for the elder Bush's modest decency......more

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