Review: Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer by Lisa McCubbin

Title: Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
Author: Lisa McCubbin
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication Date: September 11, 2018
Edition: ebook (432 pages)
Genres:

• Nonfiction
• Biography
• History
• Politics
• Presidents

My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

I believe Lisa McCubbin captures the spirit of Betty Ford when she penned the title of this book. It traces Betty Ford's life from childhood onward, and tells the story of this remarkable woman in detail, from her aspirations and career as a dancer through marriage, motherhood and as the wife of the thirty-eighth President of the United States. It is part chronicle, love story, and the story of gifts of graciousness, encouragement and inspiration Betty Ford gave to those struggling with addiction, as well as her unwavering support for the Equal Rights Amendment, women's rights and abortion rights. This book also tells the story of Betty Ford's ever-present belief and faith in God.

I enjoyed reading this biography a great deal. It is well-written, with the full cooperation of the Ford family. I also found it encouraging, since I often find myself, as Betty Ford did, expressing viewpoints differing from those who profess to have the same faith in God. I so admire Betty Ford's independent and loving spirit, and I believe Lisa McCubbin has done an admirable job capturing that spirit in this biography.