Author:
Levenson, Russell J., Jr. author.
Edition Statement:First edition.
ImprintNashville : Center Street, 2022.
Descriptionxx, 332 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Note:Includes some primary source material.
Note:Life lessons from Walker's point -- Overture -- To Houston and beyond -- The new challenges -- The "St. Martin's way" -- "Let's share" -- Special moments -- "Shangri-la" -- A time to laugh -- Holy moments and holy spaces -- Tuning up the harps -- "Home..." -- A funeral that spoke and inspired -- "Love you more" -- Received into the arms of mercy -- Amen -- A funeral shared around the world -- The hole for you and me to fill -- And they live -- Appendix: Homily for Barbara Pierce Bush -- Appendix: Homily for the Honorable George Herbert Walker Bush (state funeral) -- Appendix: Homily for the Honorable George Herbert Walker Bush (St. Martin's).
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographic references and index.
Note:"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.
