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Title details for Betty Ford by Lisa McCubbin Hill - Available

Betty Ford

First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer

by Lisa McCubbin Hill
Amanda Carlin
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an "insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies" (Publishers Weekly)—Betty Ford.
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women'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 taboo—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 Ford'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 other—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 "a vivid picture of a singularly influential woman" (Bookpage).

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  • Release date

    September 11, 2018

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781508265948
      • File size: 433855 KB
      • Duration: 15:03:51

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      First Lady Betty Ford faced many challenges in her life that would have felled someone with less determination. In this audiobook, narrator Amanda Carlin does a fine job of giving Ford a voice and personality infused with that strength of mind. Listeners may be surprised to learn that Ford's passion was dance. She grew up wanting to be a dancer, but when she and Gerald Ford married, she gave up her dream to fulfill his. Carlin's tone and intonation express Ford's struggle with making this choice. She was a devoted wife, mother, and cancer survivor who also conquered her addictions. Carlin's admiration for her subject is apparent in her performance. Listeners will enjoy hearing this lively presentation about an extraordinary first lady. E.E.S. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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