$17.99 sale price when purchased online
$18.99 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an "insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies" (Publishers Weekly)--Betty Ford.
- About the Author: Lisa McCubbin Hill is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author.
- 432 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Women
Description
About the Book
"An intimate and insightful biography of Betty Ford, the groundbreaking, candid, and resilient First Lady and wife of President Gerald Ford"--Book Synopsis
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an "insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies" (Publishers Weekly)--Betty Ford. Betty Ford: First Lady, Women'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 taboo--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 Ford'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 other--a relationship built on trust, respect, and an unquantifiable chemistry. Based on intimate interviews with her children, Susan Ford Bales and Steven Ford, as well as family, friends, and colleagues, Betty Ford is "a vivid picture of a singularly influential woman" (Bookpage).Review Quotes
"[A] meticulously researched and delightful biography... McCubbin writes with great tact and sensitivity in this insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"A warmly sympathetic biography of a spirited woman."-- "KIRKUS REVIEWS"
"Lisa McCubbin's insightful portrait is admiring without being fawning, candid without a whiff of tabloid salaciousness...The result is a vivid picture of a singularly influential woman."-- "Bookpage"
"McCubbin's engaging style brings Betty Ford vividly to life, presenting a must-read for fans of presidential biography and history."-- "Library Journal"
"This fast-moving book reveals a lively, independent, and indomitable woman who influenced both the women's movement and America's perception of addiction."-- "Booklist"
About the Author
Lisa McCubbin Hill is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. She is the author of the acclaimed biography Betty Ford: First Lady Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer and coauthor (with Clint Hill) of the New York Times bestsellers Mrs. Kennedy and Me; Five Days in November; and Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. She met Clint Hill while writing her first book, The Kennedy Detail: JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence (with Gerald Blaine). Previously, Lisa was a television news anchor, reporter, and talk-radio host. After September 11, she was a freelance writer in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. In 2021, Lisa McCubbin married coauthor Clint Hill. Visit her at LisaMcCubbin.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 432
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Gallery Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Lisa McCubbin Hill
Language: English
Street Date: April 23, 2019
TCIN: 88870578
UPC: 9781501164750
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-6373
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.3 inches length x 6 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Guests also viewed
Discover more options
$15.97 - $28.49
MSRP $22.99 - $35.00
5 out of 5 stars with 1 ratings