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My Father, My President; A Personal Account of The Life of George H.W. Bush
by Koch, Doro Bush [George Bush] [Barbara Bush]
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- near fine
- Hardcover
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- first
- Condition
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About This Item
New York: Warner Books, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. First edition of My Father, My President by Doro Bush Koch, inscribed by President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.. Octavo, xix, 586pp. Blue hardcover, title stamped in silver on spine. Stated "first edition" with a full number line on the copyright page. Light soiling to top of text block, internally fine. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price on the front flap, light shelf wear, a near fine example. Inscribed on the half title: "To Paul, Happy Reading / George Bush / 10-20-06 / Barbara Bush." "My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush" by Doro Bush Koch, the daughter of President George H.W. Bush, is a collection of her memories, anecdotes, and insights into her father's life, both as a public figure and as a family man. The book provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on the Bush family's experiences in politics, the White House, and their personal lives.
Synopsis
When George H. W. Bush asked Doro to write this memoir, she contacted hundreds of his friends and associates; conducted scores of interviews with dignitaries including Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev, and General Colin Powell; tapped the memories of family members, including her mother, her four brothers, and of course, her father himself; and collected information from the former president's never-before-released files. "Now for the first time, a complete portrait of George H. W. Bush emerges. Doro reveals her father as a young man courting his future wife, Barbara, and how the death of their first daughter brought them closer. Doro tells how they raised five children through much of her father's long and storied career in public service, and offers details about this tenures as head of the Republication National Committee during Watergate, ambassador to the U.N., America's liaison to China, and vice president for eight years under Ronald Reagan.""Doro also provides an insider's look at how the 41st president dealt with crises and challenges, all while keeping his humor and personality intact, and how he still does so while aiding victims of the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. She shows how he felt when two of his sons entered politics - and when his eldest made it to the top - and sheds new light on his friendship with former rival Bill Clinton."--BOOK JACKET.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- My Father, My President; A Personal Account of The Life of George H.W. Bush
- Author
- Koch, Doro Bush [George Bush] [Barbara Bush]
- Illustrator
- First edition of My Father, My President by Doro Bush Koch, inscribed by President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Warner Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- All The Best George Bush, Decision Points George Bush, C.Fred's Story, A World Transformed George Bush Brent Scowcroft, Speaking Of Freedom The Collected Speeches George Bush, Looking Forward George Bush, Heartbeat George Bush, Decision Points George
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