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The Faith of George W. Bush
In the first book to explore the religious ideals and background of the 43rd president of the United States, The Faith of George W. Bush discusses how Bush's spiritual beliefs shape his private life as well as drive his policies and politics. More than any other presidency in recent years, George W. Bush's presidency is "faith based." He has often said that faith saved his...more
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Published
November 10th 2003
by Tarcher
(first published 2003)
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Apr 09, 2010
Laura
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This is a much better book than the other Bush biography I've read (A Man of Faith), and does a great job documenting Bush's pre-White House days. It emphasizes how Bush attempting to bring Christian principles into the White House while at the same time making pragmatic decisions.
I particularly appreciated this little bit - while speaking of the separation of Church and State in candidate choices, Mansfield says, "This produced an odd and somewhat schizophrenic culture. Candidates for office ro...more
I particularly appreciated this little bit - while speaking of the separation of Church and State in candidate choices, Mansfield says, "This produced an odd and somewhat schizophrenic culture. Candidates for office ro...more
This audiobook gives a short biography of George W. Bush, in order to point the reader toward the events leading to Bush's faith and how it affected his Presidency. It told of his childhood, his growing up years, and how he earned his fortune.
Mansfield did a lot of research to get the details here, including the way that Bush melds faith and acceptance of all peoples into a public and private man that was part of the reason he was able to accept the damage done to the nation on 9/11. Bush used...more
Mansfield did a lot of research to get the details here, including the way that Bush melds faith and acceptance of all peoples into a public and private man that was part of the reason he was able to accept the damage done to the nation on 9/11. Bush used...more
great midevil fantasy. I loved the talking dragon 'Rummy' the best. And at the end, at mount doom, george suddenly can't throw the constition into the valcano, he wants to keep it for himself. Jesus comes back and takes the constition from george, kisses him on the cheek, fires up his jet pack and returns to the battlestar Galactica where admiral Adama uses the constition as sails to finsih his model ship.
I read this book when I was obsessed with President George W. Bush, so my perspective of it's impact is probably different than those who are not that fond of him. Coming from a faith-based background, I truly enjoyed learning more about our President's past, and how he found God. He was rebellious in his younger years, but GW found what was important in life and went with it. The Faith of GWB really impacted my view of him in a more positive way, it allowed me to respect him even more for his v...more
Not a bad book. It's a "semi-biographical work, dropping back and looking a bit at earlier generations of the Bush family, the effect on Mr. Bush and his faith.
The book was written while Mr. Bush was still in office and attempted to lay out how the President could live with God as the center of his life while still not violating the freedom of religion of this country.
The most interesting thing for me here is the fact that no one seems to be able to shake their "preconceived ideas" of Mr. Bush e...more
The book was written while Mr. Bush was still in office and attempted to lay out how the President could live with God as the center of his life while still not violating the freedom of religion of this country.
The most interesting thing for me here is the fact that no one seems to be able to shake their "preconceived ideas" of Mr. Bush e...more
Apr 13, 2008
Kelli
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Constantly feeling disappointed by the role our President has chosen to take in our lives during his 2 terms of President, I seek to understand him, find some way to believe in his actions which have seemed so confusing to me & my fellow citizens. On the way to work the other day, Gary & I heard the news talk about President Bush requesting $108B more dollars for the war effort. In the meantime, cost of living rises (food, gas, etc. are much higher these days) & the economy grows wor...more
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It's a fairly simple equation.
If you want to know why Bushes presidency failed, all you need to do is listen to the description of why folks voted for him.
They did so because he was an evangelical christian, not because he was competent. (Or certainly because he was well spoken.)
If you want to know why Bushes presidency failed, all you need to do is listen to the description of why folks voted for him.
They did so because he was an evangelical christian, not because he was competent. (Or certainly because he was well spoken.)
I put this on my to-read list way back in the day, when the author came and spoke at chapel at my undergrad. This would have been right after the book was published, in 2003 or 2004, so obviously this has not been a super-high priority for me. But I'm glad I've finally read it; it is very simple, straightforward and to the point, very like the subject of the book. It was a quick and easy, enjoyable read, that is neither condemning nor overly laudatory. It portrays the journey of a man who was fl...more
Agree or disagree with our last President this book provided a glimplse into the deep impact faith had on his life, family, and ultimately his job. At his core, George Bush is a family man first who happened to become the President. He stood for the deeply rooted Faith based values of our Founding fathers. Perfect - no, Admirable -yes.
I loved it! It took me a day and a half to read due to work schedule, but as with any good book I did NOT want to put it down. I will say this book boosted my voting confidence.
So glad that I read this book . . . it gave lots of wonderful knowledge into what made President Bush the man he is.
I'm not crazy political books . . . but I liked this one. I want to read "A Charge to Keep" too.
I'm not crazy political books . . . but I liked this one. I want to read "A Charge to Keep" too.
I like to know that our President has a personal relationship with God. And that those principles and convictions guide him in his service to the country.
It has been a while since I read this book, but I remember enjoying it and feeling like I knew George W. Bush better when I was finished.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was delightfully inspired by what I learned about George W. Bush.
I plan to read again.
I plan to read again.
bush fans or not..this is a good book. you will view our president in a totally different way.
I am fond of President George W. Bush, and I think it was admirable how he was able to balance both his faith in God and politics! This was a very good book!
I was part of the Bush/Cheney Organization Campaign in '04, need I say more!!! ;)
I was pleasantly surprised. a good read. I plan on reading it through again
Interesting insights into the drivng forces behind an influential man.
Absolutely wonderful book! Loved it! He was a great president!
A look at the faith of George W. Bush and the effects on his presidency and his life. As a woman of faith; I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Especially liked Stephen Mansfield's writing style. Will definitely read his other books ~ look forward to them.
Regardless of whether I care for Bush's decision or not, I enjoyed this look into his life. I love hearing about people's journeys with faith, it was interesting that someone wrote one about the President.
Want to read this book because it's refreshing to see a leader who is not afraid to consider his faith when making decisions.
Only reason I read it - I said I'd give every book club book selection a chance no matter how much I thought I'd dislike it.
It was ok. Probably would not have finished if it was much longer, but good for light reading.
I was too curious not to...complete hogwash propaganda.
Very funny and interesting!!!
Jan 02, 2008
Jard
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Shelves:
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Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times bestselling author and a popular speaker who is becoming one of the nation’s most respected voices on religion and American culture. He is also an activist in a variety of social causes.
Stephen was born in Georgia but grew up largely in Europe due to his father’s career as an officer in the United States Army. After a youth filled with sports, travel, and misc...more
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Stephen was born in Georgia but grew up largely in Europe due to his father’s career as an officer in the United States Army. After a youth filled with sports, travel, and misc...more
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