Posted on 10/28/2010 9:42:28 AM PDT by MissesBush
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"It was a simple question, 'Can you remember the last day you didn't have a drink?'"
So begins President George W. Bush in the opening chapter ["Quitting"] from the most anticipated book of the season, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.
With DECISION POINTS, set for release November 9, Bush pulls back the curtain with a strikingly personal work that takes very few shots at his critics.
The former president even stays clear of Obama!
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From 911's "Day of Fire" to "Katrina" to "Financial Crisis", Bush explains how he returned to his faith, time and time again.
And the faith of others.
The president details how he bonded with Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia -- and a magical bird!
Arriving angry at Bush's Texas ranch over the president's position on Israel and Ramallah, Abdullah quickly decided he wanted to leave.
But the prince spots a turkey on the road -- and takes it as a good omen, a sign from Allah!
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The president reveals he gave the order to shoot down planes on September 11 -- and at first thought the plane in PA had been shot down.
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In the chapter "Stem Cells", Bush describes receiving a letter from Nancy Reagan detailing a "wrenching family journey".
But ultimately, Bush writes: "I did feel a responsibility to voice my pro-life convictions and lead the country toward what Pope John Paul II called a culture of life."
In the book, Bush describes an emotional July 2001 meeting with the Pope at the pontiff's summer residence.
Savaged by Parkinson's, the Pope saw the promise of science, but implored Bush to support life in all its forms.
Later, at the Pope's funeral -- and after a prodding from his wife that it's a time to "pray for miracles" -- Bush found himself saying a prayer for the cancer-stricken ABCNEWS anchor Peter Jennings.
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With 14 chapters and an epilogue, it's Bush's turn.
And he'll even do it on OPRAH.
A top Bush source explains: "You will find the president strong, loving life, and ultimately at peace with the decisions he made."
DECISION POINTS ranked #29 on AMAZON's hitlist early Thursday.
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Thanks, Star. Outside of Reagan, Bush was the only brother-in-Christ president in my lifetime. I suspect he may also be the very last. Our “Christian” nation has seen very few believers at the helm...most are simply Christian in name only. We should be grateful for those who have walked humbly with the LORD through the very difficult ministry of governmental authority.
I know the feeling .. ;)
Amen.
Yes, what you said.....there are times when I pause at what is going on in the current Whitehouse and wonder what President Bush is really thinking about it all....
Beautiful slides of yours in this post.
Pres. Bush couldn’t hide his love for the troops.
Oh, I disagree! Folks are now beginning to understand how much BETTER things were when GWB was President, and how poorly Obama fares, in comparison. It might motivate some to choose Repubs. in the midterm elections!
You, go!
Thank you, carton. :)
Yes, my slideshow, thanks nit! The name’s not clear now, maybe resized.
My Hero.
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