41: A Portrait of My Father

George W. Bush

Nov 2014 · Sold by Crown

About this ebook

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President.
 
Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S. Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President.  The book shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family. In addition, George W. Bush discusses his father’s influence on him throughout his own life, from his childhood in West Texas to his early campaign trips with his father, and from his decision to go into politics to his own two-term Presidency.

Ratings and reviews

This book was as enjoyable as it was informative. I felt like I could hear 43 telling the story. I learned a lot about 41 that I didn't know and it was all the more enjoyable because it was told by his son.

I enjoyed the story with insight into their personal relationship and much of the history I did not know. It is good timing for this book and the movie "Unbroken" to be out together. I have learned more history from both about WW2. The personal story for both are highly inspiring for any person. As a Born-Again Christian they are Faith strengthing too. 😀📙🇺🇸

This was a great book. I did not want to put it down. I read the book in less than a day. Both President Bush's have been my heros as well as President Reagan. God bless you for writing such a great book and honoring your father.

About the author

George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He previously served as Governor of Texas. He and his wife, Laura, now live in Dallas, where they founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University. President Bush is also the author of three #1 bestsellers: Decision Points, his presidential memoir; 41, a biography of his father, President George H. W. Bush; and Portraits of Courage, a collection of oil paintings and stories honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans.