Pearls of Wisdom, Barbara Bush
Pearls of Wisdom, Barbara Bush
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Pearls of Wisdom
Little Pieces of Advice (That Go a Long Way)

Author: Barbara Bush

Narrator: Susan Larkin, Brian Troxell, Allan Robertson, Brittany Wilkerson, Kevin Stillwell, Suehyla El-Attar, Cara Reid, Nicholas Tecosky

Unabridged: 5 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Twelve

Published: 03/03/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
In this "sage, valuable volume" (Publishers Weekly), First Lady Barbara Bush shares the best of her adviceto family, staff, and close friends.
First Lady Barbara Bush was famous for handing out advice. From friends and family to heads of state and Supreme Court justices, and certainly to her staff, her advice ranged from what to wear, what to say or not say, and how to live your life.

She especially loved visiting with students of all ages, from kindergartners to college graduates. When she turned 80, she owned up to all her advice-giving and explained it this way: After all, in 80 years of living, I have survived 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 6 wars, a book by Kitty Kelly, two presidents, two governors, big Election Day wins and big Election Day losses, and 61 years of marriage to a husband who keeps jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. So, it's just possible that along the way I've learned a thing or two.

At the end of the day, she taught all of us some valuable lessons. As First Lady, she made a point of cuddling a baby with AIDS and hugging a young man who was HIV positive and whose family had rejected him, showing us by example the importance of compassion and the myth of fear. As a mother, she made sure we all knew that your children must come first, and one of the most important things you can do is to read to them. As a friend and mentor, she showed that you had to be true to yourself, and even at the end of her life, she taught us how to die with grace.
Full of Barbara Bush's trademark wit and thoughtfulness, Pearls of Wisdom is a poignant reflection on life, love, family, and the world by one of America's most iconic -- and beloved -- public figures.

About Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush (1925—2018) was born in Rye, New York, and married George H.W. Bush in 1945. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993. She has five children, including President George W. Bush and Florida Governor Jeb Bush, seventeen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. She lived in Houston, Texas, and Kennebunkport, Maine.


Reviews

Pearls of Wisdom by Barbara Bush goes beyond the life of the author by using her words from letters, diaries, and speeches, and from memories of people who knew and loved her. In this book, Barbara Bush states, “The most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your f......more

Goodreads review by Una

An interesting look at the former first lady with inserts from her children, her journal and speeches. Some examples were overdone, but the book was light and thoughtful.......more

Goodreads review by Liz

This book starts off with a forward by President George W. Bush and then lists every contributor along with a very brief bio. Then it goes into little stories about First Lady Barbara Bush by each of those contributors. I loved this book. Sit up straight, say please and thank you. tell the truth, thi......more


Quotes

"Sweet...a comprehensive volume of [Bush's] wisdom."—Today

"A tribute to an American icon that brims with love and hope."—Kirkus

"This sage, valuable volume will appeal to readers looking for general advice, no matter one's political leanings."—Publishers Weekly

"Unforgettable."—Yahoo Finance

"Sweet and funny."—People