bush, barbara

"Jenna Bush Hager, the former first daughter and granddaughter, . . . author, and coanchor of the 'Today Show,' shares . . . stories about her . . . grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an in-depth biography of the former first lady including her childhood with a critical mother, her time as a young wife and mother grieving over the loss of her daughter, her fight with depression, and her role in shaping two different presidencies.

Presents a brief biography of Barbara Bush, discussing herchildhood, family life, and her role as first lady during the administration of her husband George H.W. Bush.

"Offers readers an inside look into the life of Barbara Bush and how she influenced the nation as First Lady . . . [Describes] her work to improve literacy and her support for troops serving overseas"--Provided by publisher.

Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years watched over by Secret Service agents and became fodder for the tabloids, with teenage mistakes making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story.

Chronicles the life of Barbara Bush, discussing the tragedies which shaped her life, including the loss of her daughter, the attacks on her son's character in the 2000 presidential campaign, and the scandal that nearly ruined her son Neil's career, her role as First Lady during her husband's term as president, and her personal philosophies which have helped her overcome the challenges she has faced.

Provides new insight into every first lady's incalculable influence.

A biography of the First Lady, describing her early years, life as a politician's wife, and work as a volunteer and activist.

Barbara Bush draws from her personal diaries to chronicle the eight years between the end of her husband's presidency, and her son's inauguration.