41: A Portrait of My Father

By George W. Bush

Book Overview

#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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553447785
• ISBN13: 9780553447781
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Well-Written Gem and Good for the Soul

"41: A Portrait of My Father" by George W. Bush is a well-written, touching book written by a son about his father. It isn't overly political, but it does offer a historic narrative about the timeline of George H. W. Bush's life. The one thing that stood out for me is the humor in the stories. The Bush family has an incredibly vibrant sense of humor which made me laugh out loud several times. There is also an abundance of touching stories that will get you in the heartstrings. As a history lover, particularly American history, this book definitely delivered. I do recommend it.