Laura Bush

7 Pages 1860 Words

Laura: America’s First Lady, First Mother

Antonia Felix

Though she was shy and reserved at first, everything changed on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were crushed by terrorist attacks. In the aftermath, Laura rose to the occasion, providing comfort and reassurance amidst what is perhaps the worst crisis we’ve ever faced---and she has since become a beacon of hope and strength to the nation. Laura, by noted biographer Antonia Felix, is the first profile of this remarkable woman. The author has conducted dozens of interviews---including with Jenna Welch, Laura’s mother---and has produced an insightful, compelling work that finally informs us of the major events in Laura Bush’s life, bringing us closer to discovering what she is really like. In clear, crisp prose, the author tells of Laura’s fascinating journey from her happy childhood in Midland, Texas through her courtship and marriage to dashing National Guard pilot George W., her years as a schoolteacher and librarian, her passion for literacy, and her role as mother to twin girls, Barbara and Jenna. At once probing and revealing, Laura shows why Laura Bush is the right First Lady for these uncertain times---helping Americans reassess our priorities after our tragic loss and urging us to hug our children. This important biography will serve as a lasting tribute to a special woman for years to come.

Laura Bush grew up in Midland, Texas with her father and mother, and led a content life as their only child. She dreamed of being a teacher, a traditional career for the females of her generation. Laura was raised in a strong home where religion, good ethics, and a strong morale played important roles in her upbringing. The combination of her parent’s influences, growing up in a traditional American culture, and eventually becoming the daughter-in-law to the President of the United States, prepared her well to become the fo...