Jun 14, 2021
Jean Becker, the author of The Man I Knew, George H.W. Bush was President George H.W. Bush's chief of staff for nearly twenty-five years, from March 1994 until his death on November 30, 2018.
As chief of staff, Jean 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.
Click here for more information on THE MAN I KNEW, and to purchase a copy for yourself.
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