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All the Best, George Bush
All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings | George H.W. Bush
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Former President George H.W. Bush, revealed through his letters and writings from 1941 to 2010, is “worth its weight in gold…a valuable update of the life of an honorable American leader” (The Washington Post). “Who knew that beneath George Bush’s buttoned-up propriety pulsed the warm heart of a prolific and occasionally poetic writer with a wacky sense of humor?” (People) Though reticent in public, George Bush openly shared his private thoughts in correspondence throughout his life. This collection of letters, diary entries, and memos is the closest we’ll ever get to his autobiography. Organized chronologically, readers will gain insights into Bush’s career highlights—the oil business, his two terms in Congress, his ambassadorship to the UN, his service as an envoy to China, his tenure with the Central Intelligence Agency, and of course, the vice presidency, the presidency, and the post-presidency. They will also observe a devoted husband, father, and American. Ranging from a love letter to Barbara and a letter to his mother about missing his daughter, Robin, after her death from leukemia to a letter to his children written just before the beginning of Desert Storm, this collection is remarkable for Bush’s candor, humor, and poignancy. “An unusual glimpse of the private thoughts of a public figure” (Newsweek), this revised edition includes new letters and photographs that highlight the Bush family’s enduring legacy, including letters that cover George W. Bush’s presidency, 9/11, Bush senior’s work with President Clinton to help the victims of natural disasters, and the meaning of friendship and family. All the Best, George Bush “will shed more light on the man’s personal character and public persona than any memoir or biography could” (Publishers Weekly).
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LisaLovesToRead
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This was an audio book and it was neat to hear George‘s & Barbara‘s voices. I learned more about their accomplishments and what all around decent people they are.

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Jules7
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I was a bit intimidated by the size of this book, but after just a few pages I am so intrigued and enthralled by President Bush and his life. Even at 18, where his letter writing begins, he seemed to be wise, and moral, and kind beyond his years.

JoScho Um this dog is adorable! 6y
Jules7 @JoScho thanks! I just realized he looks like a floating head in this picture. He‘s a rescue, and a tiny mess of anxiety. He is never far from me. 6y
JoScho Bless him. I have one with anxiety. It can be hard some days. What is his name? 6y
Jules7 Apollo 😊 6y
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niftytiffd
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RIP President George HW Bush

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Jilly6183
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Fun fact: My great-grandmother was George H.W. Bush's nanny for a short time more than 90 years ago. She was paid $20 a week but left to get married. My mom has an envelope of pictures of him and his siblings as small children that the family sent my great-grandmother shortly after she left their employ. RIP President Bush.

MicheleinPhilly What a great story! 6y
AmyG Oh wow! 6y
Lcsmcat What a great family story! 6y
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GingerAntics Oh that is so sweet!!! 6y
RaimeyGallant What a story! 6y
Jilly6183 @MicheleinPhilly @AmyG @Lcsmcat @GingerAntics @RaimeyGallant Thanks! My great-grandmother was pretty interesting. She had one son after she married, and 16 years later she adopted my grandfather, who was living in an orphanage and was 12 years old! 6y
GingerAntics Oh wow. You have quite the family history there. It‘s one adventure after another. 6y
Jilly6183 @GingerAntics There are so many more fascinating stories. I wish I appreciated my grandparents and great-grandparents when they were still alive. I have so many questions! 6y
GingerAntics I‘m glad yours were willing to tell their stories. Mine weren‘t, and I wonder what stories died with them. You could almost write a book with all of these wonderful stories. 6y
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toofondofbooks
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Rest in peace George Bush Sr. 😔

AmyG 😪 6y
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Insightsintobooks
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If anyone is interested.

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This was a wonderful look at a president that is sorely underrated in my opinion. I loved the touch of having his family members read the letters and correspondences in the audiobook.