Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush
Book by Russell Levenson Jr.
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Publisher : Center Street (November 15, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 352 pages ISBN-10 : 1546003290 ISBN-13 : 978-1546003298 Item Weight : 1.23 pounds Dimensions : 6.35 x 1.45 x 9.3 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Inspiration & Spirituality #25 in US Presidents #160 in Politics & Government (Books) , This is the untold, intimate, and eye-witness account of the character, integrity, service, faith, and dignity of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush by their priest, pastor, and friend. George and Barbara Bush belonged to and were active members of a Houston church for more than 50 years. The rector of that church, Reverend Russell Jones Levenson, Jr., believes he was invited into private moments with these public individuals so he could serve as a witness: a witness to observe, and a witness to tell. With never-before shared correspondence, experiences, and personal stories, Levenson offers new insight into the Bushes’ wit and wisdom; their commitment to family and friends; their tireless desire to bless the lives of others; and their steadfast loyalty to their church, their faith, and their God. Before embarking on writing this book on faith, Levenson sought and received the blessing of all the Bush children, including the 43rd president. Readers will laugh, cry, and be inspired as Levenson ponders how and why he was put in this unique pastoral position, asking questions like, “What on earth was I doing reading the sports section of the paper with the forty-first president, his cabinet member Brent Scowcroft, and a Chinese official on a breezy morning at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport, Maine?” Levenson writes with emotion about being with President Bush and Barbara Bush as they each took their last breaths on this earth. He then describes in full detail the surreal experience of planning a state funeral and giving a eulogy with other presidents in the front row. This is book is for readers who yearn for our public officials to serve with faith and integrity like the Bushes. But above all else, this book shows how powerful it is when world leaders are humbled before the power that rests above all powers. Read more
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I am thoroughly enjoying this book. The author shares wonderful stories that reveal the personal side of George and Barbara Bush. The stories are not about politics or how George H. Bush became President. Rather, the stories serve as examples of how people can choose to live their lives relationally with others and connect with all types of people. While the book is written by a minister and has a Christian element to it, the stories are more about how George and Barbara Bush's personal and public lives were not that different and that they were gracious to others in all circumstances. The Christian part is about how they chose to live out their faith. I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires to be inspired by how to live a life in relationships with others.
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