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Summary: A girl from west Texas
Review: This book tell the life story of Laura Bush. She had a good
childhood in Midland Texas the same town as Geoge W Bush. Its
tell about the tragedy that she had in her childhood. Laura always wanted to be a teacher from the time she was little.
It tell about her work as the First Lady of Texas. Talk about
the run for President. Life in the White House. The Book
end with a look at Laura day on September 11, 2001.
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Summary: At last! A book we've been waiting for
Review: This book will delight every Laura Bush fan who has followed her journey from the woman who first appeared as a shy, self-conscious shadow behind George W. Bush to her new image as a role model for all American women everywhere. Now we can learn more about Laura without having to resort to reading the tabloids. Antonia Felix has written a fascinating, informative book filled with insider tidbits from Laura's friends and family, showing us a more fully drawn woman than the one we are used to seeing on TV for quick glimpses. The author takes us on a journey from Laura's birth and childhood to the woman she is today. Her commitment to her marriage and her family is so important to American families today, with all the stresses and bad influences around them. Her mother's recollections of Laura are very revealing and probably the best thing about this book, written with obvious care to detail by Ms.Felix.IF you're looking for a harsh expose, you'll be disappointed. The author is as respectful of her subject as the First Lady is those around her,starting with her own family. It's about time someone wrote a nice book about a very nice woman who happens to be our First Lady, and is certainly our First Mother.
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Summary: The failure is not Laura's, but the author's. Don't Read.
Review: Unfortunately, the book Laura fails to deliver what it promises. Although it provides some information, this is general information that can be found in magazine articles, etc. The two main problems with this book are that of omission of facts and an author that fails to approach the subject in an objective manner. For example, the author asks (on page 1) whether Laura would "be able to bring a softer, gentler, more nurturing image to the position of First Lady?" Felix is Clinton bashing on page 1 and continues to do so throughout the book. Felix criticizes Hilary Clinton's aspirations as Senator from the the state of NY, as if these aspirations meant that Hilary was not as empathetic as Laura. Felix mentions all of Laura's work relating to the education of children. She does not mention Hilary's role with the Children's Defense Fund. Granted, this is not a book about Hilary, but if the author chooses to compare them, then she should do so objectively. Felix treats Laura as your run of the mill woman who happens to be First Lady. Felix even supports her assertion by stating that Laura has continued to use her Dallas dress designer while in the White House. This is not the way an average woman dresses herself. Instead, she goes to a store and purchases things off of the rack. It is also worth noting that Laura used the internationally known designer, Scassi, for her wardrobe during her travels to Europe. Laura's excess in the White House Christmas decorations also belies her "simple" tastes. She used over 100 Christmas trees in the White House and more than 500 wreaths. This far exceded the decorations of the previous administration. Of course, this excess may not seem inappropriate if the public could visit the White House during this time. They were not. Therefore, Laura's decorations were primarily meant to benefit the Bush family. (Perhaps some of that money could have been given to a victim's fund?) This book does not identify any difficulties faced by the Bush family. Did Laura know about George's DWI and was she hiding this information. Do the daughters have a problem with alcohol abuse? (This would have been a perfect time for the President or the First Lady to stand up against teen-age alcohol use. They did not need to disclose the family discussions when making an effort to remedy a national problem. It is also interesting that Laura has no dealings or concerns about the plight of gays and Lesbians in society. Is she insulated from the real world or does she simply not care. The book lacks substance. It is simply a political press release for Republican women - pro-Laura. These women will give the book five stars. Have some women from an impoverished neighborhood read the book; they will likely have a different attitude. Laura is the First Lady, but she's not my First Mother. Felix fawns over her subject to encourage sales and remain in favor of the Bush family. Not worth reading if you are looking for insightful information.
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Summary: Married to a War Criminal
Review: Where's the chapter where drunk Laura babe runs over a pedestrian? Guess they left that one out. It's great that she found a substance abuse family that's used to bailing out their offspring. What a pitiful excuse for a woman. She must not have the critical reasoning ability of, well, of roadkill.
Remember, Laura, don't let them catch you with empties in the backseat.
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