Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor,

Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer

An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford, from the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Presidents and Mrs. Kennedy and Me.

Betty Ford: First Lady, Womenâ‚¬s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is the inspiring story of an ordinary Midwestern girl thrust onto the world stage and into the White House under extraordinary circumstances. Setting a precedent as First Lady, Betty Ford refused to be silenced by her critics as she publicly championed equal rights for women, and spoke out about issues that had previously been tabooâ‚¬"breast cancer, depression, abortion, and sexuality. Privately, there were signs something was wrong. After a painful intervention by her family, she admitted to an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. Her courageous decision to speak out publicly sparked a national dialogue, and in 1982, she co-founded the Betty Ford Center, which revolutionized treatment for alcoholism and inspired the modern concept of recovery.

Lisa McCubbin also brings to light Gerald and Betty Fordâ‚¬s sweeping love story: from Michigan to the White House, until their dying days, their relationship was that of a man and woman utterly devoted to one another otherâ‚¬"a relationship built on trust, respect, and an unquantifiable chemistry.

Based on intimate in-depth interviews with all four of her children, Susan Ford Bales, Michael Ford, Jack Ford, and Steven Ford, as well as family friends, and colleagues, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womenâ‚¬s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is a deeply personal, empathic portrait of an outspoken First Lady, who was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. With poignant details and rare insight, McCubbin reveals a fiercely independent woman who had a lively sense of humor, unwavering faith, and an indomitable spiritâ‚¬"the true story behind one of the most admired and influential women of our time.
Country USA
Brand Gallery Books
Manufacturer Gallery Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 1501164686SR9
ReleaseDate 2018-09-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501164682

Country	USA
Brand	Gallery Books
Manufacturer	Gallery Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	1501164686SR9
ReleaseDate	2018-09-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781501164682

Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer