Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush [Hardcover]

Barbara Bush (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1990

The Bush's dog, Millie, describes a day in the life of George Herbert Walker Bush and family, discussing morning briefings, deliberations in the Oval Office, and short breaks for squirrel hunting. Reprint. 100,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This dog's-eye perspective on behind-the-scenes goings-on at the Bush White House spent 23 weeks on PW 's hardcover bestseller list. Photos.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 141 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1 edition (August 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688040330
• ISBN-13: 978-0688040338
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( B ) > Bush, George

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Book, July 2, 2000

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Rebecca L. King "Enchanted Gypsy" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Millie's Book (Paperback)

I received "Millie's Book" as a gift several years ago. Although I may be a bit partial having shared my life with Springer Spaniels for nearly 20 years, I found the book very enjoyable. Aside from Millie and her pups being adorable, the photos are wonderful, and it gives an inside look into the White House. I was also under the impression "Millie's Book" was more of a children's book, but it has interest for all ages. I would definately recommend "Millie's Book", especially for lovers of spaniel dogs!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Romp Through The White House, April 5, 2000

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A. Person "Anne Marie" (Oakdale, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Millie's Book (Paperback)

An interest in dogs led me to this book-and it's a fun read! If you know any springer spaniels, especially spoiled ones, it will seem like they wrote it. The book's purpose was to raise funds for Mrs. Bush's Literacy Campaign, and the content is non-partisan.

The book follows Millie's years as the Bush's companion. The pictures are great, and include captions by Millie and many shots of her puppies. You do get an overview of White House history from a stay-off-the-furniture point of view. Millie has since passed away, but "her" book makes you feel like you met her.

This book would also be great for a family to read together-some captions are simple enough for early readers, while there are enough pictures to occupy them while older folks handle the text.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars how can you not like it?, December 22, 2003

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"truthandjustice" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush (Hardcover)

I ran across this book that I had bought a few years ago and once again was fully entertained by it. We have a Springer Spaniel also, so that made it even more enjoyable. The pictures are fantastic! The story was adorable and gave us a look at how hard life in the White House is for a well loved pet. :) Give it a look, I think you will enjoy.