A biography of George Bush's wife discusses Barbara's pampered childhood in posh Rye, New York; her years at elite Smith College; her marriage to George; the loss of her three-year-old daughter to leukemia; and more. Reprint.
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From Publishers Weekly
Few warts emerge in this composite portrait, based on numerous interviews, of the popular First Lady. Photos.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
No Kitty Kelley job here, this is a straightforward biography of the popular First Lady. Although born of upper-middle-class parents, Barbara had a fairly typical youth. At 17, she fell in love with Yalie George Bush; they married while he was on leave during World War II. Life in Texas followed while George made his oil fortune. Tragically, they lost their three-year-old daughter Robin to leukemia during these years; Barbara's hair turned white as a result. Political campaigns came next, culminating in a Senate seat for George. Next, New York, China, and, finally, the years as Second and then First Lady, with Barbara's concern for literacy her top priority. Throughout, her honesty and humor come across, making this a nice addition to all popular biography collections. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 3/1/92, and in "On the Campaign Book Trail," LJ 3/15/92, p. 110-12.
- Pamela R. Daubenspeck, Warren-Trumbull Cty. P.L., Warren, Ohio
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Pamela R. Daubenspeck, Warren-Trumbull Cty. P.L., Warren, Ohio
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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