First published 2020
Jenna Bush Hager opens her heart about the grandparents who shaped her life. George and Barbara Bush were her Gampy and Ganny, who taught her respect and humility from their White House years. Harold and Jenna Welch were Pa and Grammee, who showed her the names of stars and the call of doves from their quiet Midland, Texas home. Hager writes about losing all three grandparents in a single devastating year. She shares funny and moving stories from her childhood, revealing how their lessons guided her through grief. As a mother of three, she reflects on what wisdom to pass forward. The book weaves together memories of presidential power and small town simplicity, showing how both sides of her family left their mark. Hager writes with humor and honesty about navigating loss while celebrating the people who made her who she is. This collection of personal essays captures how family love endures beyond death.
Genres: biography, family, grief, autobiography, memoir, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: Midland, Texas, White House
Period: 21st Century
228 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow