Both women write vividly and affectionately about their differences and theorize that perhaps it was their “inborn duality” that made it easier for them to tolerate the random public assumptions made about their parents’ yin-and-yang personalities and proclivities. Told in alternating narratives, the book honestly illuminates the experience of being a family member throughout the Bushes’ two generations of political prominence. Jenna, named after her maternal grandmother, was more outspoken, a self-described “boundary pusher,” while Barbara remained thoughtful and pensive. It also featured a foreword by their mother, Laura Bush.Fraternal twins and philanthropists Jenna ( Ana’s Story: A Journey of Hope, 2007) and Barbara fondly portray the peaks and valleys of life carrying the Bush surname.ĭetermined to “de-emphasize that there was anything unduly special about being a Bush,” parents George and Laura protectively raised the authors with structure and honor. Bush‘s own swearing into office 12 years later to their unconventional college days being followed by Secret Service and paparazzi. Bush, was inaugurated in 1989 and their father George W. The book includes stories about everything from their public debut when their late grandfather, President George H.W. Their first joint memoir, also titled Sisters First, was published in fall 2017 and recounted Jenna and Barbara’s childhood, their time in the spotlight and the sisterly bond that helped them through it all. This isn’t the first time the sisters have come together to write a book. “I do not have a sister by blood, BUT, I have three adult daughters AND six grand-daughters … I think I will be purchasing a few books for my sweethearts,” another wrote. “ Can’t wait to get your book for my girls,” one person wrote in the post’s comments section.

Link in bio to preorder now!Ī post shared by Jenna Bush Hager on at 6:24am PSTįollowing the special social media announcement, fans of the former first daughters couldn’t wait to comment about how excited they are for the new book. Barbara and I wrote a love letter to sisterhood, based on watching my girl’s love, our sisterhood,and all of our friends who have made our lives sweeter than we ever dreamed! Sisters First, our new children’s book is out 11/12.

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