George and Barbara Bush : a great American love story / by their granddaugther Ellie LeBlond Sosa and Kelly Anne Chase ; foreword by President George W. Bush.

Sosa, Ellie LeBlond,

Camden, Maine : Down East Books, [2018]

xvii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-219).

Ellie LeBlond Sosa has fond memories of summers spent at her grandparents' Kennebunkport, Maine home. Though that home is a heavily protected compound and her grandparents are George and Barbara Bush, life at the Bush family home was not that different from most American families, with football and tennis matches, taco Tuesdays, and holiday gatherings. The Bushes always made a deliberate effort to connect and be involved with their small Maine community, attending church, going for walks, watching parades, and they have become beloved members of that community. In this highly readable biography, Sosa and co-author Kelly Anne Chase explore the enduring relationship of George and Barbara Bush. From its heady beginnings at the outbreak of World War II, through his time in the Navy and his long career of service, they trace the Bushes' 75-year love affair. Sharing intimate interviews with the Bushes and family friends, this is a never-before-seen look into the private life of a very public couple.

Bush, George, 1924-2018.

Bush, Barbara, 1925-2018.

Presidents -- United States -- Biography.

Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.

Chase, Kelly Anne, author.

Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946- author of foreword.

George & Barbara Bush

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