Synopses & Reviews
Based on hours of unprecedented interviews with members of the Bush family,
The Bushes tells the inside story of the unique dynasty at the heart of American power.
As well as laying out the secretive family's inner workings, this intimate and fascinating group portrait probes into such sensitive matters as their dealings in the oil business, George W.'s turbulent youth, and Jeb's likely run for the presidency in 2008.
In this first full-scale biography, Peter and Rochelle Schweizer insightfully explore the secrets of the Bushes' rise from obscurity to unprecedented influence. The family's free-flowing, pragmatic, and opportunistic style consciously distinguishes them from previous political dynasties; they consider themselves the "un-Kennedys." But with their abiding emphasis on loyalty and networking, the Bushes' continuing success seems assured making this book essential reading for anyone who cares about America's future.
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"What this volume does most persuasively is flesh out stories and relationships already known or surmised by the reader....Not only did Bush the younger look to patriarchal figures like Ronald Reagan and Billy Graham for inspiration, but he also determined not to repeat what he saw as his father's mistakes." Michiko Kakutani, New York Times
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"Revealing about the internal dynamics of this interesting family. The Bushes opened up to the Schweizers and discussed intimate details of their history." The Washington Post Book World
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"No one has gotten as close to penetrating the Bush family dynamics, and the complex relationship between father and son." The Providence Journal
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"This is a dynasty indeed, no matter how the family demurs....The Schweizers have succeeded in humanizing what can be a curiously detached family by ferreting out fascinating detail." Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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"Offer[s] rare and controversial insight into the family some call the Republican Kennedys." Boston Herald
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"What the Schweizers do best is explore that dynamic over three generations of Bush males....This book is the place to start if you want to understand how family has molded the Bush men." Houston Chronicle
About the Author
Peter Schweizer is a fellow at the Hoover Institution and the author of several books, including
Reagan's War.
Rochelle Schweizer is a writer and a media consultant. They live in Florida with their two children.