Barbara Bush: A Memoir

Known for her wit, honesty, and compassion, Barbara Bush has won admirers the world over. Now, in this fascinating autobiography, the former First Lady talks candidly about:

-Growing up privileged and meeting George Bush
-Life as a young bride and mother in West Texas
-How she got through the tragedy of her little girl's death
-Her years in public life in Washington, New York and China
-The world of Washington politics and the many famous figures she's met
-What it was like behind the scenes of the Persian Gulf conflict and the end of the Cold War
-Her role as the nation's leading literacy champion
-The ups and downs of three presidential campaigns
--The joys of rediscovering private life

Filled with warm, funny and touching anecdotes, Mrs. Bush's memoir reveals the innermost heart of a down-to-earth woman who stands fiercely by her husband and family, her faith and her nation.