Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush

from thewanderingjew

Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, Jon Meacham, author; Paul Michael, narrator It is obvious from the start of the book that Jon Meacham has respect and genuine affection for George Herbert Walker Bush. That is not a good reason to dislike or fail to appreciate...

from mattries37315

Coming to the Oval Office at a critical time in foreign and domestic affairs, the Presidency of George H.W. Bush was filled with successes and failures but guided by a steady hand. Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham brings together independent his...

from maneekuhi

I find Meacham's presidential bios very interesting and very readable. He seems to focus on just the right level of detail and analysis on all the major points in his subject's life. I enjoyed this book very much, and came away from the book liking Bush '41 more than going in. Though I never vote...

from writemoves

Jon Meacham is an excellent writer. This book was obviously well researched as just about all of Meacham's books are. After reading this book, my high opinion of George H.W Bush has grown. I think he was a good President but had a difficult problem in communicating to the American public. As good...

from fingerpost

Jon Meacham was granted extraordinary access to Mr. Bush, his diaries, his family, and those with whom he worked during his long career. He gives us a very human portrait of an ambitious man who felt duty-bound to serve others. We Bush as a child briefly, then as an oil man, Congressman, ambassad...