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Betty Ford
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer | Lisa McCubbin
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An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford, from the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Presidents and Mrs. Kennedy and Me. Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is the inspiring story of an ordinary Midwestern girl thrust onto the world stage and into the White House under extraordinary circumstances. Setting a precedent as First Lady, Betty Ford refused to be silenced by her critics as she publicly championed equal rights for women, and spoke out about issues that had previously been taboo—breast cancer, depression, abortion, and sexuality. Privately, there were signs something was wrong. After a painful intervention by her family, she admitted to an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. Her courageous decision to speak out publicly sparked a national dialogue, and in 1982, she co-founded the Betty Ford Center, which revolutionized treatment for alcoholism and inspired the modern concept of recovery. Lisa McCubbin also brings to light Gerald and Betty Ford’s sweeping love story: from Michigan to the White House, until their dying days, their relationship was that of a man and woman utterly devoted to one another other—a relationship built on trust, respect, and an unquantifiable chemistry. Based on intimate in-depth interviews with all four of her children, Susan Ford Bales, Michael Ford, Jack Ford, and Steven Ford, as well as family friends, and colleagues, Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is a deeply personal, empathic portrait of an outspoken First Lady, who was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. With poignant details and rare insight, McCubbin reveals a fiercely independent woman who had a lively sense of humor, unwavering faith, and an indomitable spirit—the true story behind one of the most admired and influential women of our time.
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Bookwormjillk
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This was an amazing book about an amazing woman. Highly recommend.

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Bookwormjillk
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When the forward of a book makes you tear up, you know you‘re in for a good read.

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Hornsby78
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Starting this one tonight with two accomplices at my feet, Chopper to the left, and Buddy to the right. #DogsOfLitsy

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laurenlovesliterature
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I knew pretty much next to nothing about Betty or Gerald Ford prior to reading this book, but now I have such a deep admiration for not just Betty or Gerald, but their entire family. The things they endured and how close they were was so amazing. Such a great book! Thank you Net Galley and to @SimonSchuster for the ARC!!

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laurenlovesliterature

My next ARC. Thank you to #NetGalley @SimonSchuster and @GalleryBooks for letting me read in exchange for my honest review. Can't wait to learn more about our former FLOTUS.