All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings Hardcover - 2013

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 an autobiography.

Organized chronologically, the volume begins with eighteen-year-old George’s letters to his parents during World War II, when, at the time he was commissioned, he was the youngest pilot in the Navy. Readers will gain insights into Bush’s career highlights—the oil business, his two terms in Congress, his ambassadorship to the U.N., 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 two weeks before Nixon’s resignation to one written to them just before the beginning of Desert Storm, the writings are remarkable for their candor, humor, and poignancy.

This new edition includes new letters and photographs that cover the last fifteen years, highlighting the Bush family’s enduring influence on history and including letters that cover topics such as 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 provides a memorable, surprisingly intimate, and insightful portrayal of the forty-first president of the United States.

Details

• Title All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings
• Author George H. Bush
• Binding Hardcover
• Edition Revised
• Pages 720
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Scribner Book Company
• Date 2013-03-05
• Illustrated Yes
• ISBN 9781476731162 / 1476731160
• Weight 2.06 lbs (0.93 kg)
• Dimensions 9.25 x 6.13 x 2 in (23.50 x 15.57 x 5.08 cm)
• Library of Congress subjects Presidents - United States, Bush, George
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012532029
• Dewey Decimal Code B

"Bush's collected letters in this book offer readers not only a better understanding of Bush as president, politician, diplomat, and head of the CIA, but also his thoughts and feelings as a father and husband, thanks to the many personal letters that are included."