Reflections, Barbara Bush
Reflections, Barbara Bush
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Reflections
Life After the White House

Author: Barbara Bush

Narrator: Barbara Bush

Abridged: 6 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/20/2003


Synopsis

“There is a myth in the United States—you’ve heard it many times. It says that all American mothers hope that their child will grow up to be President of the United States...” —Barbara Bush

Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother of presidents. Barbara Bush’s prominent place in American history is matched only by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, the former First Lady defied skeptics to become one of the most admired first ladies in history—and she remains a beloved public figure today.

In this inspiring follow-up to her number-one bestselling memoir, Mrs. Bush covers the momentous eight years between President George H. W. Bush’s leaving office and President George W. Bush’s 2001 inauguration. Reflections comprises Mrs. Bush’s diary entries, travelogues, family photographs, even secret recipes. She discusses her experiences in the White House, on the campaign trail, and in the public eye, as well as her own views about such controversial issues as her husband’s resignation from the NRA, the caning of an American student in Singapore, and—in her candid epilogue—her family’s reactions to September 11, 2001.

Throughout, the extraordinary amount of love and pride Mrs. Bush feels for her husband, five children, and fourteen grandchildren is always clear. Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with her touching anecdotes and personal revelations from the past decade of a full and fascinating life.

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

Goodreads review by Becky on December 28, 2010

Barbara Bush sounds like a sweet lady, but just wasn't too into reading this book. I really wanted to though. I think I got disinterested because half of the people they were visiting/coming to visit (ok I'm sure more like 75 percent of these people) I had no clue who they were talking about. Sure I......more

Goodreads review by Staci on September 20, 2019

I dare say I enjoyed this one better than her first book. It seemed more relaxed and natural but still relied quite heavily on her diary entries. As always, I enjoyed a behind the scenes peek at this beloved family. Several parts made me teary as she talked about her children and grandchildren. The......more

Goodreads review by Vicky on February 24, 2023

I've always thought Barbara Bush had a good sense of humor, plus she was a book lover and a promoter of literacy. This is her second book and takes up her life and the Bush family after they left the White House. She traveled the world over more than once. She met many world leaders and famous peopl......more

Goodreads review by Linda on March 31, 2023

First, let me say that I am a fan of Barbara Bush. I found her forthright conversations very refreshing. She was raked over by the press because she wasn't "young and beautiful" in the White House and journalists even had the gall to say she looked like his mother rather than his wife! Anyway, I pro......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on July 12, 2023

Loved it! I enjoyed her memoir a few years ago, and was excited to find this one. She is such a neat, positive, loving person and I enjoy reading about her life. How did she keep up that pace in her 70's? She was speaking all over the place, had family and friends visiting constantly and loved it al......more