Portraits of Courage Deluxe Signed Edition: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors

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George W. Bush Laura Bush

Portraits of Courage Deluxe Signed Edition

A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors

George W. Bush, Laura Bush, General Peter Pace

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Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc
15 September 2017

Oils; Portraits in art; Military veterans

"A deluxe, signed edition of President George W. Bush's collection of oil paintings and stories honoring the sacrifice and courage of America's military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Growing out of President Bush's own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11-and whom he has come to know personally. This deluxe, oversized edition of the book is signed by the President and cloth-bound with a specially designed slipcover.

Our men and women in uniform have faced down enemies, liberated millions, and in doing so showed the true compassion of our nation. Often, they return home with injuries-both visible and invisible-that intensify the challenges of transitioning into civilian life. In addition to these burdens, research shows a civilian-military divide. Seventy-one percent of Americans say they have little understanding of the issues facing veterans, and veterans agree- eighty-four percent say that the public has ""little awareness"" of the issues facing them and their families.

Each painting in this meticulously produced hardcover volume is accompanied by the inspiring story of the veteran depicted, written by the President. Readers can see the faces of those who answered the nation's call and learn from their bravery on the battlefield, their journeys to recovery, and the continued leadership and contributions they are making as civilians.

It is President Bush's desire that these stories of courage and resilience will honor our men and women in uniform, highlight their family and caregivers who bear the burden of their sacrifice, and help Americans understand how we can support our veterans and empower them to succeed.

President Bush will donate his net author proceeds from PORTRAITS OF COURAGE to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit organization whose Military Service Initiative works to ensure that post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war."

By: George W. Bush
Foreword by: Laura Bush, General Peter Pace
Imprint: Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Signed edition
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 259mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 2.214kg
ISBN: 9780804189774
ISBN 10: 0804189773
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 September 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

George W. Bushis the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He previously served as Governor of Texas. He and his wife, Laura, now live in Dallas, where they founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University. President Bush is also the author of three #1 bestsellers-Decision Points, his presidential memoir;41, a biography of his father, President George H.W. Bush; andPortraits of Courage,a collection of oil paintings and stories honoring the sacrifice and courage of America's military veterans.