Forward, George W. Bush: An Autobiography

Author: George W. Bush
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Although George W. Bush became the President of the United States after numerous struggles, even resorting to the Supreme Court for a vote, the current President still confidently and lightly narrates in his new book Forward, the journey from an average but hardworking high school student to Yale University, making correct choices at pivotal moments in life, gradually growing, and ultimately becoming the President of the United States. The book includes not only the joys and troubles of growing up but also the family love and stories. The Bush family is a politically influential household. During his elementary and high school years, the influence of the teachers and uncles he admired led to two lifelong interests: a passion for history and baseball. After graduating from college, driven by his dream of becoming a pilot, he underwent 55 weeks of training in the Air National Guard and became a pilot. After retiring, he attended Harvard Business School and worked in oil extraction. At the age of 32, perhaps influenced by the family culture, he and his brothers began campaigning for Congress. After that, he devoted great enthusiasm to Texas affairs. At the age of 46, still an unknown baseball team leader, he almost in complete despair, told his wife Laura on the night of May 1, 1993, "I have a suggestion, let me run for governor." Thereafter, he endured the trials and tribulations of a furnace, raising funds, collecting votes, and traveling for speeches. In 1994, he finally defeated the highly respected incumbent governor, becoming the youngest governor in Texas history and embarking on a political career. When he launched his campaign for the presidency, he was already well-prepared and finally achieved the old saying: "Anything the people of Texas can dream of, they can do."