41

A Portrait of My Father

By: George W. Bush

Narrated by: George W. Bush

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President.

Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S. Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President. The book shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family. In addition, George W. Bush discusses his father’s influence on him throughout his own life, from his childhood in West Texas to his early campaign trips with his father, and from his decision to go into politics to his own two-term Presidency.

Great book!

I lean to the liberal side of town and proudly voted for president Obama twice, yet I have the up most respect for President Bush (41). His life is a testament of how someone should live their life. President Bush (43) did an excellent job of reading and telling his father's story. Though I was 4 years too young to vote for (41) and did not vote for (43), I believe both men great human beings.

LOVED this reading

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Such a great perspective. This story could not be told by anyone else.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved that President Bush was reading the book. It made it that much more personal to me.

What about George W. Bush’s performance did you like?

That he spoke the way he always speaks. He slipped up a few words and that's what I like about him.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I made a personal connection to this book because it reminds me of what my Husband would say about his own Father. The love story is the same even if the men are different.

Very moving

Historians will enjoy this account of President 41's life written by his eldest son. It's emotional, courageous and endearing. Whether you were supporters of his presidency or not, you will enjoy this behind the scenes look at a man dedicated to public service and his country.

Sweet, touching and heartfelt

You really get the sense if the character of subject, 41, George H.W. Bush and the love felt for him by his son, George W. Bush. it was a very rewarding account of a great American's life.

Inspirational

This told the inside story of one of history’s best men. A genuine statesman. Great read.