Pearls of Wisdom: Little Pieces of Advice (That Go a Long Way)

The late former first lady Bush (Reflections) shares pearls of wisdom in this charming posthumous collection of down-to-earth and often funny advice. Topics covered include looking for the good in others, enjoying life, cherishing relationships, being punctual, and learning not to waste time, and Bush (1925–2018) addresses them with a mix of her own wisdom and tidbits from others, among them author Mary Higgins Clark, former president Bill Clinton, actor Teri Hatcher, and musician Reba McEntire. Examples from Bush’s many commencement speeches (Wellesley: “Be compassionate with one another”; Smith College: “Serve others. You will always get back more than you give”) are included, as well, along with testimonials of those who met Bush. She also writes about living through the heartbreaking death of her three-year-old daughter, Robin, to leukemia, and how hardship has always made her value family above all else. This sage, valuable volume will appeal to readers looking for general advice, no matter one’s political leanings. [em](Mar.) [/em]