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Like Kevin Phillips in his bestselling American Dynasty, the Schweizers trace the history of the Bush family back to progenitors George Herbert Walker and Samuel P. Bush. It's easy to spot both continuity and change in four generations of prominent Bushes. Of Prescott Bush's career in business, we're told, "Consensus and camaraderie forged behind closed doors suited him perfectly," a de*ion that fits his grandson's style in the White House. And many of the family's connections span decades: Back in 1928, a firm headed by Prescott Bush purchased Dresser Industriesâ

INTRODUCTION

PART ONE RISE

　CHAPTER 1 Iron

　CHAPTER 2 Bones

　CHAPTER 3 Whiskey

　CHAPTER 4 Deals

　CHAPTER 5 Worry

　CHAPTER 6 Chapters

　CHAPTER 7 Lifto ff

　CHAPTER 8 Politics

　CHAPTER 9 Capital City

　CHAPTER 10 One-on-One

　CHAPTER 11 Tweed

　CHAPTER 12 Bid

　CHAPTER 13 Yalie

　CHAPTER 14 Mainstream

　CHAPTER 15 Ways and Means

　CHAPTER 16 Air Guard

　CHAPTER 17 Wing Tips

PART TWO CONSOLIDATION

　CHAPTER 18 Watergate

　CHAPTER 19 Booze

　CHAPTER 20 Oil Again

　CHAPTER 21 Exile

　CHAPTER 22 Veep

　CHAPTER 23 Struggle

　CHAPTER 24 LiftofflI

　CHAPTER 25 The Call

　CHAPTER 26 Transformations

　CHAPTER 27 Ultimatum

　CHAPTER 28 Gomez

　CHAPTER 29 Silverado

　CHAPTER 30 New Hampshire

　CHAPTER 31 Triumph

　CHAPTER 32 Friends

　CHAPTER 33 Crest

　CHAPTER 34 Rangers

　CHAPTER 35 Victory and Defeat

PART THREE CLIMB ANEW

　CHAPTER 36 Operation Desert Love

　CHAPTER 37 Turning Point

　CHAPTER 38 Handing Off

　CHAPTER 39 World Traveler

　CHAPTER 40 Liberty City

　CHAPTER 41 The Photo

　CHAPTER 42 Grossing the River

　CHAPTER 43 Settling In

　CHAPTER 44 9/11

　CHAPTER 45 Shi'ite Republican

　CHAPTER 46 Iraq

　CHAPTER 47 Shock and Awe

　CHAPTER 48 The D-Word

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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　　THE BUSHES tells the Bush family story without any dirty laundry. For example, George W's National Guard unit is called the "Campaign Unit," alluding to the political connections of its members. In THE FAMILY, Kitty Kelley's less flattering biography, the same group is called the "Champagne Unit," suggesting instead a fraternity of wealthy party boys. The reading by Harry Chase is dignified and knowing--in the style of a loving and respectful friend who views the family foibles in a generous and heroic light. The malapropisms of both Georges are seen as endearing frailties while dubious campaign tactics are matters of "steely determination." The Bushes, after all, are only human. This vision of the First Family will appeal to listeners in the majority party. J.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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President George W. Bush leads our nation in a time of unprecedented peril. But how well do we really know him or his remarkable family, whose history often mirrors the history of America? Now, in the first full-scale biography of the Bushes, Peter and Rochelle Schweizer trace the extraordinary trajectory of their rise to power.

Through a series of exclusive, surprisingly candid interviews with members of the family and close friends, the inner workings of this very private family are revealed: their marriages and friendships; the intense sibling rivalry between George W. and Jeb Bush; divisions between father and son over the Iraq war; even Jeb Bush's plans to run for president in 2008. Never-before-seen private photos add even greater detail and depth to this fascinating family portrait.

From Publishers Weekly

Like Kevin Phillips in his bestselling American Dynasty, the Schweizers trace the history of the Bush family back to progenitors George Herbert Walker and Samuel P. Bush. It's easy to spot both continuity and change in four generations of prominent Bushes. Of Prescott Bush's career in business, we're told, "Consensus and camaraderie forged behind closed doors suited him perfectly," a description that fits his grandson's style in the White House. And many of the family's connections span decades: Back in 1928, a firm headed by Prescott Bush purchased Dresser Industriesa�"which today is a subsidiary of Halliburton. However, the family's politics have shifted rightward like those of their party: Prescott Bush lost his first election after being "smeared" as an advocate of birth control, and later he became one of the first senators to denounce Joseph McCarthya�"a bold gesture of moderation. Unlike Phillips, the Schweizers try hard to put a positive spin on the family saga. They insist that George H.W. Bush disliked negative campaigning, without mentioning the infamous Willie Horton ad that helped him win the 1988 election. When recounting the Florida election crisis of 2000, they find it "troublesome" that Carol Roberts, who oversaw the Palm Beach recount, was a Gore supporter, but fail to note that election supervisor Katherine Harris helped run Bush's Florida campaign. Thus, while this group portrait usefully gathers much family lore in a single, accessible source, the unbiased, authoritative story of the dynasty remains to be written.

From Booklist

Using the extraordinary access that allowed them to interview Bush relatives, intimates, and even members of the core family (including Jeb Bush), the Schweizers have put together an exhaustive yet highly readable biography of the Bush dynasty that offers real insight into its origins and inner workings. The book mostly lets the events speak for themselves; what comes across repeatedly is that, going back to President Bush's great-grandfather, the way the family kept getting ahead was to "forge relationships to succeed." In fact, for all its detail on the Bush family, this volume is really a chronicle of how the old-boy network works in this country. As such, it spells out in no uncertain terms the advantage that those on the inside have when it comes to making money and raising money for business ventures and political campaigns. Further, following the Bush family tree offers a perfect illustration of the way old-boy connections are passed on to family members, often through associations like Yale's Skull-and-Bones Club, which has benefited several generations of Bushes. Although hardly dishy, the book offers some startling information about George W., in particular, the rivalry between him and his brother Jeb; the evolution of the president's evangelical faith; and his complicated relationship with his father. Read this in tandem with Kevin Phillips' American Dynasty [BKL N 1 03], which views much of the same information from a far less benign point of view.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Ilene Cooper

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length: (cm)24.1 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)17.9