Unlimited Partners: Our American STory [Paperback]

Bob Dole (Author), Elizabeth Dole (Author), Richard Norton Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2001

This complete, up-to-the-minute autobiography of the Doles takes an extraordinary look at Washington life at its highest levels and provides an account of a unique marriage that has thrived in the pressure cooker of Capitol Hill. A personal view of a unique partnership, Unlimited Partners offers a tale of courage and triumph as well as a timely story of politics. of photos.

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In their quest to become the next First Couple, Bob and Elizabeth Dole have written the story of their lives, from his childhood during the Depression to his long-seated political career (with an emphasis on his military service), from her days in the Harvard Law School to her presidency of the Red Cross (with an emphasis on her scrutiny of the proper role of a First Lady). This book is particularly notable because Mr. Dole seems to have finally discovered the first person! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Unlimited Partners: Our American Autobiography is the joint autobiography of Bob and Elizabeth Dole, Washington's most active and powerful couple, whose next challenge may be the White House. Their story provides an extraordinary look at Washington life at the highest levels as well as an account of a marriage that has thrived in the pressure cooker of Capital Hill and on the campaign trail. Together, the Doles reveal the beliefs that fuel their remarkable accomplishments and their visit for tomorrow's' America. Here is the story of two people who became successful through their own hard work and perseverance. In his own voice, Bob Dole recounts his boyhood in Kansas, his service in World War II, his courageous recovery from wounds that almost cost him his life, his extensive political career, and his successful fight for the 1996 Republican presidential nomination. Equally stirring is Elizabeth Dole's account of a career that has taken her from the halls of male-dominated Harvard Law School to the Cabinet table of two Presidents and to the presidency of America's largest humanitarian organization, the Red Cross, which she has made a groundbreaking decision to continue to serve as president should she become First Lady. Together, the Doles provide behind-the-scenes observations of those who have shaped the history of our times and show how they themselves have made government-and their marriage-work. A personal view of two remarkable people, Unlimited Partners is not just a timely story of politics, but a tale of courage and triumph. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (March 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743223810
• ISBN-13: 978-0743223812
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,640,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True American Journey, October 20, 1999

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This review is from: UNLIMITED PARTNERS: Our American Story (Hardcover)

This is an incredible book co-authored by Bob and Elizabeth Dole. The book is very honest and heartwarming because they each get a chance to tell their side of the story. I know that Mr. Dole has a hard time when it comes to talking about his injury during World War II and in the book, he describes what happened in Italy in 1945 so vividly that I thought I was watching the whole thing happen all over again while I was reading this book. I admires Mrs. Dole for being a trail-blazer as one of the few women to graduate from Harvard Law School the the mid 1960's when women were expected to go to school and learn how to be homemakers and they were expected to settle down, get married, and raise a family. Instead of following the conventional rules, Mrs. Dole goes out and overcomes many obstacles. I admire the Doles for sharing their story. I brought this book in the summer of 1996, just a few weeks before the Republican Convention and after reading this book, I realized that this is a side of Bob and Elizabeth Dole that the media does not show. The book was well worth it!