41: A Portrait of My Father

41: A Portrait of My Father by George W. Bush is a unique biography not only because it is written by a son about his father but it is also about a former president by another former president. It may be pertinent to point out that John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush are the only two U.S. presidents whose fathers also served in the White House. John Quincy Adams was the sixth president while his father John Adams was the second president of United States of America.

In his book, 41: A Portrait of My Father, former President Bush offers an insightful look into the life of his father, the 41st president of United States, George H.W. Bush. This truly remarkable portrait of Dad Bush by Son Bush is heartfelt and shows the immense respect and admiration the younger Bush has for his father. The biography covers many aspects of Bush Sr's life including the relationship he shared with his family, the early years, and the onerous road to presidency and beyond. As a book written by a former president about a former president, it is full of politics and what it means to be the President of United States of America.

While some may expect a bombshell, there is no earthshaking disclosure but the book is still full of surprises. It discussed many things from Bush Sr's decision to launch the first war in Iraq in 1991 to his comprehensive defeat at the hands of Bill Clinton in 1992 Presidential elections. As is his wont, George W. Bush is sincere and honest about his father, and the book makes for a compelling read, especially for those who admired the Bush family's brand of politics.