A heartfelt portrait of President George H.W. Bush—and his post-presidential life—by a confidante who knew him well.
As
chief of staff, Jean Becker had a ringside seat to the never-boring
story of George Herbert Walker Bush's life post-presidency, including
being at his side when he died and subsequently facing the challenge-and
great honor-of being in charge of his state funeral. Full of heart and
wisdom, THE MAN I KNEW is a vibrant behind-the-scenes look into the ups
and downs of heading up the office of a former president by one of the
people who knew him best.
This book tells the story of how, after
his devastating loss to Bill Clinton in 1992, President George H.W.
Bush rebuilt his life, found a way to make a difference, and how, by the
time he died in November 2018, was revered by his country and the
world.
Bush's post-presidency journey was filled with
determination, courage, love, hope, humor, fun, and big ideas. He became
best friends with the man who defeated him; developed the odd habit of
jumping out of airplanes; and learned how to adjust to life in a
wheelchair, after having lived most of his life as a high-energy
athlete. He joyously saw two sons become governors of their states, one
of whom would go one to become President of the United States.
What
happens when you go almost overnight from being the most important and
powerful person in the world to a private citizen? THE MAN I KNEW tells
just such a story, of one man's humble journey from president to man of
the people.
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