Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor,

Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an â€œinsightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladiesâ€ (Publishers Weekly)â€”Betty Ford.

Betty Ford: First Lady, Womenâ€™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 tabooâ€”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 Fordâ€™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 otherâ€”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 â€œa vivid picture of a singularly influential womanâ€ (Bookpage).
Country USA
Manufacturer Gallery Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2018-09-11
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Gallery Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2018-09-11
Format	Kindle eBook

Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer

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