Laura Bush Critique
“Every child in America should have access to a well stocked school library.” Straightforward, inspiring, and educational. These few words do her no justice. Laura Bush said very little, but what she said was very impactful and important. When she talked people listened and people gravitated toward her. What makes her so gravitational was her likability and the fact that she had the same concerns that every other American had. So she used her platform given to her by her husband's Presidency to help make a difference in the United States. Lastly, throughout the book, the audience almost gets to see first hand what it was like to live in Laura’s world. From her childhood in West Texas, to teacher, librarian, and First Lady. Laura Bush, born
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I was impressed that I was able to learn so much from someone who I felt was not as important than any other First Lady. This was a quick read and something that almost anyone could read and comprehend. The book, however, suffers from some serious flaws. The most flagrant, it seems, is the lack of editing. There were a few speeches and it seemed the author had used the whole speech, instead of excerpts. Additionally, there were citations missing for quotes that were said. Lastly, there was a chapter devoted just to her husband, George W. Bush. From a reader’s standpoint that felt unnecessary because this book was supposed to be about her. Others should read this book because Laura is a an iconic First Lady that helped change the country. She was an educator who thought education was key to a successful life and a better tomorrow. She was never in the spotlight for a wrong doing and kept a low profile. In today’s social media that is almost unheard of. Her countless hours of volunteering and community work is commendable. After reading this book, it seems she is an ordinary down to earth women, who cared about women’s right, cancer, and education. At the end of the day, this book deserves an three out of five stars, but Laura Bush, Laura Bush deserves an five out of five
I was impressed that I was able to learn so much from someone who I felt was not as important than any other First Lady. This was a quick read and something that almost anyone could read and comprehend. The book, however, suffers from some serious flaws. The most flagrant, it seems, is the lack of editing. There were a few speeches and it seemed the author had used the whole speech, instead of excerpts. Additionally, there were citations missing for quotes that were said. Lastly, there was a chapter devoted just to her husband, George W. Bush. From a reader’s standpoint that felt unnecessary because this book was supposed to be about her. Others should read this book because Laura is a an iconic First Lady that helped change the country. She was an educator who thought education was key to a successful life and a better tomorrow. She was never in the spotlight for a wrong doing and kept a low profile. In today’s social media that is almost unheard of. Her countless hours of volunteering and community work is commendable. After reading this book, it seems she is an ordinary down to earth women, who cared about women’s right, cancer, and education. At the end of the day, this book deserves an three out of five stars, but Laura Bush, Laura Bush deserves an five out of five