Witness to dignity : the life and faith of George H. W. and Barbara Bush / the Reverend Russell J. Levenson Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levenson, Russell J., Jr., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bush, George, 1924-2018--Religion.

Bush, George.

Bush, Barbara, 1925-2018--Religion.

Bush, Barbara.

Levenson, Russell J., Jr--Friends and associates.

Levenson, Russell J.

Ex-presidents--Religious life--United States.

Ex-presidents.

Religion and politics--United States--History--20th century.

Religion and politics.

Ex-presidents--United States--Religion.

Bush, Barbara, 1925-2018.

Bush, George, 1924-2018.

Friendship.

Religion.

Genre:

History.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xx, 332 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Life and faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush

Place of Publication:

Nashville : Center Street, 2022.

Summary:

"This is the personal and eye-witness account of the character, integrity, service, faith and dignity of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush by their priest, pastor and friend. George and Barbara Bush belonged to and were active members of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston for more than 50 years. The rector of that church, Reverend Russell Jones Levenson, Jr. was a witness to the dignity of the Bushes for more than eleven years until the days of their deaths. With never-before shared correspondence, experiences, and stories between Levenson and the Bushes, this book offers new insight into their wit and wisdom; their commitment to family and friends; their tireless desire to bless the lives of others; and their steadfast loyalty to their Church, their faith and their God. Above all else, this book offers how powerful it is when world leaders are humbled before the Power that rests above all powers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. One Life Lessons from Walker's Point

ch. Two Overture

ch. Three To Houston and Beyond

ch. Four The New Challenge

ch. Five The "St. Martin's Way"

ch. Six "Let's Share"

ch. Seven Special Moments

ch. Eight "Shangri-La"

ch. Nine A Time to Laugh

ch. Ten Holy Moments and Holy Spaces

ch. Eleven Tuning Up the Harps

ch. Twelve "Home "

ch. Thirteen A Funeral That Spoke and Inspired

ch. Fourteen "Love You More"

ch. Fifteen Received into the Arms of Mercy

ch. Sixteen Amen

ch. Seventeen A Funeral Shared around the World

ch. Eighteen The Hole for You and Me to Fill

ch. Nineteen And They Live.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781546003298

1546003290

OCLC:

1303567534