Everything Beautiful in Its Time

Seasons of Love and Loss

By: Jenna Bush Hager

Narrated by: Jenna Bush Hager

Length: 5 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Jenna Bush Hager, the former first daughter and granddaughter, number one New York Times best-selling author, and coanchor of the Today show, shares moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life

To the world, George and Barbara Bush were America's powerful president and influential first lady. To Jenna Bush Hager, they were her beloved Gampy and Ganny, who taught her about respect, humility, kindness, and living a life of passion and meaning—timeless lessons that continue to guide her.

In Midland, Texas, Jenna's maternal grandparents, Harold and Jenna Welch—Pa and Grammee—a home builder and homemaker, lived a quieter life outside the national spotlight. Yet their influence was no less indelible to their granddaughter. Throughout Jenna's childhood and adolescence, the Welches taught her the name of every star in the sky, the way a dove uses her voice—teaching her to appreciate the beauty in the smallest things.

Now the mother of three young children, Jenna pays homage to her grandparents in this collection of heartwarming, intimate personal essays. Filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable stories, Everything Beautiful in Its Time captures the joyous and bittersweet nature of life itself. Jenna reflects on the single year in which she and her family lost Barbara and George H. W. Bush, and Jenna Welch. With the light, self-deprecating charm of the best-selling Sisters First—cowritten with her twin sister, Barbara—Jenna reveals how they navigated this difficult period with grace, faith, and nostalgic humor, uplifted by their grandparents' sage advice and incomparable spirits.

In this moving book, Jenna remembers the past, cherishes the present, and prepares for the future—providing a wealth of anecdotes and lessons for her own children and all of us. Poignant and humorous, intimate and sincere, Everything Beautiful in Its Time is a warm and wonderful celebration of the enduring power of family and an exploration of the things that truly matter most.

"As long as I'm alive, my grandparents will not be forgotten.... I hear their voices in the letters they sent me and in my memories. They offer comfort, support, and guidance, and I will listen to them always."

©2020 P. B. Rengason (P)2020 HarperAudio

All of this!

Oh I loved this book so much! I come for a family where my grandparents were such a big part of our lives and I remember all these special moments. It was beautiful written

Thank you!

Thank you Jenna for sharing your life and lessons to learn from, Family truly is Everything

FAMILY LOVE & COMPASSION FOR ALL.

Thank you Jenna, I couldn’t stop listening to the beautiful words you wrote about your grandparents. I have always loved the Bush family but your grandmother Barbara was always one of my favorite most amazing women ever. I loved her white hair, her wrinkles and her confidence. She danced to her own music. The love of she your grandfather was always so real. The book was awesome just like your family.

Life

I loved this book. So many story that are relatable and just stories of how life really is. I loved that Jenna read the book!

A beautiful heartfelt book about special moments in life.

This book made me laugh and cry. Jenna was able to capture the raw emotions of life.

Beautiful!

I cried & laughed! It was beautifully written and what a touching toast to life and legacy.

Loving.

I like hearing about some of the history about both sides of the family. The love they had for their grandparents.

Touching, personal and inspirational.

I loved these very beautiful and inspirational stories shared in such a personal way. Very moving.

What a lovely truth to be found between these people pages

I watch Jenna daily on The Today Show. This book told the reader not only a true story but evidence of what family looks like. How family makes love blossom and gives appreciation of everything in life. Some tear jerking,some funny, some thoughtful.

Thank you for sharing this deeply personal book.

Thank you Jenna

I’m sure it was so very hard for you to write this at times and I champion your bravery and vulnerability. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the lives of these dear people into yours. I’ve always felt like our country was better because of your father and grandfather. And I see now that they were better because of Laura and Barbara abs all of you. God bless you sweet girl. Thank you for this gift!