Character Matters, Jean Becker
Character Matters, Jean Becker
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Character Matters
And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush

Author: Jean Becker

Narrator: Jean Becker, George Dvorsky, Allan Robertson, Cynthia Barrett, James Edward Thomas, Widdi Turner, Jamie Renell, Barbara Benjamin-Creel, James Baker, Dan Quayle, Jon Meacham

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Twelve

Published: 04/16/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From a New York Times bestselling author and George H.W. Bush's former Chief of Staff, pivotal life lessons from a leader that left a mark on people's hearts and souls.

Character Matters is a reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family will share their personal stories of what they learned from watching and listening to President Bush, including former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Secretary of State James A. Baker; stand-up comedian Dana Carvey; "Queen of Country" star Reba McEntire; American columnist for The New York Times Maureen Dowd; American novelist Brad Meltzer; presidential biographer Jon Meacham; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom John Major; former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney; Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; the Oak Ridge Boys and best-selling author Christopher Buckley; and of course his grandchildren. 

Character Matters will illustrate how George Bush never stopped showing us the way to lead by example. 
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christin on November 24, 2016

Read as part of a graduate study in education psychology. Unique strategies for character improvement in the climate of the school, but sad realities and statistics that plague our youth. This book seemed quite redundant and could easily have been condensed.......more


Quotes

“A collection of lessons from a widely admired politician… A timely portrait of dedication.”—Kirkus Reviews