Williamsburg Regional Library

Grace & steel, Dorothy, Barbara, Laura, and the women of the Bush dynasty, J. Randy Taraborrelli

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

collective biography

illustrationsplates

index present

non fiction

Grace & steel

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J. Randy Taraborrelli

Dorothy, Barbara, Laura, and the women of the Bush dynasty

"From New York Times bestselling celebrity biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli comes Grace & Steel, the epic, hidden history of the exceptional women behind the greatest political dynasty of all time--the Bush family. Bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli reveals the unsung heroines of the inimitable Bush family dynasty: not only First Ladies Barbara and Laura, but other colorful women whose stories have been left out of history for far too long, including Barbara's mother-in-law, the formidable Dorothy Bush; the enigmatic Columba and the controversial Sharon; and Laura's twins, Jenna and Barbara. No matter the challenges related to power and politics, the women of the Bush dynasty always fought for equality in their marriages as they raised their children to be true to American values. In doing so, they inspired everyday Americans to do the same. Or, as Barbara Bush put it, "The future of this nation does not depend on what happens in the White House, but what happens in your house.""--, Provided by publisher

Prologue -- Dorothy Walker and Prescott Bush: George H. W. Bush's parents -- Pauline Robinson and Marvin Pierce: Barbara Bush's parents -- Barbara and George H. W. -- Political ambition -- Robin -- The Senator's wife -- Jenny Hawkins and Harold Welch: Laura Bush's parents -- Laura's crucible -- Long days and short years -- Columba and Jeb -- Challenges -- Laura and George W. -- VP -- Family geography -- The presidency -- The sons also rise -- Triumph and tragedy -- Passages -- Epilogue -- The story behind Grace and Steel

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Grace and steelDorothy, Barbara, Laura, and the women of the Bush dynasty