Jean Becker was President George H.W. Bush's chief of staff for nearly 25 years, from March 1994 until his death on November 30, 2018.
"What I love best about THE MAN I KNEWis the reader will be
reintroduced to the funny, dear, generous--did I say funny?--father
I adored. I am grateful to Jean Becker for sharing her stories from
the 25 years she was my dad's chief of staff. Even I heard a few
things I didn't know!" --Doro Bush Koch
"...whatever he accomplished in office, the elder Bush succeeded
marvelously in the 26 years after he left."--Kirkus
"Jean Becker's beautiful book, THE MAN I KNEW, is a touching and
fascinating look at a man both of us loved and admired--George H.W.
Bush. As his chief of staff for almost two decades, Becker lovingly
reveals stories about her boss that capture all aspects of his life
as the 'Former Leader of the Free World, ' as he sometimes called
himself after leaving the White House. Her book is a must read for
anyone interested in one of the very best presidents in our
history."--James A. Baker III
"Jean Becker's intimate portrait of President George H. W. Bush
captures the essence of this extraordinary public servant who
devoted his life to leading by example and inspiring the best in
all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. His service
continued in his post presidency life, and Jean's deliciously
funny, magnanimous remembrance is a timely reminder of a man who
taught us how to become a kinder, gentler nation."--Valerie
Jarrett
"What really stunned me about President Bush 41 is that eventually
his impression of me doing him was better than my original
impression of him. No one said 'na ga da it' (not going to do it)
quite like 41! I am honored that our friendship is part of this
funny, insightful book of a man I came to greatly admire."--Dana
Carvey
"With her ever-sharp eyes, ears and pen, Jean Becker has given us
the last great book on George H. W. Bush--the story of a former
president who knew how to live and how to die and how to keep his
friends and loved ones close--and laughing--all the way." --Michael
Duffy
"With grace, wit, insight, and a loving but not uncritical eye,
Jean Becker has given us a great gift: a moving, honest, and
illuminating portrait of the final decades of one of the finest men
in American history. This terrific book shows us that George H.W.
Bush was always more complicated and more interesting than his
public image, and Becker's first-hand report of his long and
consequential post-presidency reminds us anew of how lucky America
and the world were that the 41st President chose a life in the
arena. THE MAN I KNEW is an invaluable addition to the canon of
American presidential literature."--Jon Meacham
"Jean Becker was Poppy Bush's very own beloved, personal Point of
Light. And she remains the Keeper of the Flame for all those
honored to be among 41's Foxhole Buddies, who to a (wo)man credit
the remarkable leader for their favorite memories, best attributes,
and dedication to public service. In her highly skilled hands,
Becker captures the unique history, humanity and humility of the
man beloved by multi-generational legions across the political
spectrum. THE MAN I KNEW offers readers an authentic, in-the-room,
flesh and blood portraiture of a larger-than-life American hero in
action, always steady at the helm in unsteady times, with critical
lessons for our own turbulent times."--Mary Matalin
"Other than Barbara Bush, Jean Becker probably knew George H.W.
Bush better than anyone, so her enchanting, moving and altogether
wonderful memoir of her years as his chief of staff is aptly
titled. THE MAN I KNEW is an important--no, necessary--addition to
the shelf of books about the most beautifully-souled man who ever
led this country."--Christopher Buckley
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