Reflections

Life After the White House

By: Barbara Bush

Narrated by: Barbara Bush

“There is a myth in the United States—you’ve heard it many times. It says that all American mothers hope that their child will grow up to be President of the United States...” —Barbara Bush

Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother of presidents. Barbara Bush’s prominent place in American history is matched only by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, the former First Lady defied skeptics to become one of the most admired first ladies in history—and she remains a beloved public figure today.

In this inspiring follow-up to her number-one bestselling memoir, Mrs. Bush covers the momentous eight years between President George H. W. Bush’s leaving office and President George W. Bush’s 2001 inauguration. Reflections comprises Mrs. Bush’s diary entries, travelogues, family photographs, even secret recipes. She discusses her experiences in the White House, on the campaign trail, and in the public eye, as well as her own views about such controversial issues as her husband’s resignation from the NRA, the caning of an American student in Singapore, and—in her candid epilogue—her family’s reactions to September 11, 2001.

Throughout, the extraordinary amount of love and pride Mrs. Bush feels for her husband, five children, and fourteen grandchildren is always clear. Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with her touching anecdotes and personal revelations from the past decade of a full and fascinating life.

Wonderful

An excellent story from the mother of America’s first family. Such an enjoyable experience I only wish there was more.

Great all around !!

What made the experience of listening to Reflections the most enjoyable?

THis book is well produced and comes out right. As you may know it is hard to get a book that the narrator is good, the story is good etc etc - This ONE is a good one.

What does Barbara Bush bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Well i guess it is because it is her life she is talking about - she always had a great brain and mouth !

A wonderful book by the late Barbara Bush

I loved listening to her tell her own story! Beautiful memories of a beautiful life.

A great book

A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age. I found this book to be very intelligent and highly entertaining and I found the intonations and inflections to be perfect. I found great relation with the protagonist and I further highly recommend this book.