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Laura Bush: The First Lady by Ronald Kessler
Laura Bush: The First Lady by Ronald Kessler
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Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady
by Ronald Kessler
"A penetrating biography of a highly influential, yet notoriously reserved, First Lady."
📘 BIOGRAPHY | US HISTORY | WOMEN IN POLITICS
The first authorized biography of Laura Bush, exploring her personal history, political sway, and her unique role as the president's closest counselor.
Extended Synopsis
Written with unprecedented White House cooperation, Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait draws back the curtain on a woman who maintained one of the highest approval ratings of any First Lady in modern history. Journalist Ronald Kessler utilizes interviews with childhood friends, family members, and high-ranking administration officials (including Condoleezza Rice and Andrew Card) to piece together her life story.
The biography reveals Laura Bush as a foundational anchor for President George W. Bush, detailing her profound impact on federal agency budgets, White House personnel, and broader administrative policies. Kessler also documents her deeply personal moments, from the tragic car accident of her youth to her private perspectives on the Iraq War, media scrutiny, and her life inside the political arena.
Reader Targeting
Ideal for readers interested in presidential history, political biographies, and the structural dynamics of the First Lady's office. This book appeals to those looking for factual, historically grounded reporting on the Bush family's private operations.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780385516211 |
| Format | Hardcover (Edition 1) |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Subjects | Biography & Memoir, Politics & Government, Popular Non-Fiction |
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