Jenna Bush Hager,the former first daughter and granddaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and coanchorof the Today show, shares moving,funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on thathas shaped her life.
Tothe world, George and Barbara Bush were America’s powerful president and influentialfirst lady. To Jenna Bush Hager, they were her beloved Gampy and Ganny, whotaught her about respect, humility, kindness, and living a life of passion andmeaning—timeless lessons that continue to guide her.
In Midland, Texas, Jenna’s maternalgrandparents, Harold and Jenna Welch—Pa and Grammee—a home builder andhomemaker, lived a quieter life outside the national spotlight. Yet theirinfluence was no less indelible to their granddaughter. Throughout Jenna’schildhood and adolescence, the Welches taught her the name of every star in thesky, the way a dove uses her voice—teaching her to appreciate the beauty in thesmallest things.
Now the mother of three youngchildren, Jenna pays homage to her grandparents in this collection ofheartwarming, intimate personal essays. Filled with love, laughter, andunforgettable stories, Everything Beautiful in Its Time captures thejoyous and bittersweet nature of life itself. Jenna reflects on the single yearin which she and her family lost Barbara and George H. W. Bush, and JennaWelch. With the light, self-deprecating charm of the bestselling SistersFirst—cowritten with her twin sister, Barbara—Jenna reveals how theynavigated this difficult period with grace, faith, and nostalgic humor,uplifted by their grandparents’ sage advice and incomparable spirits.
In this moving book, Jennaremembers the past, cherishes the present, and prepares for thefuture—providing a wealth of anecdotes and lessons for her own children and allof us. Poignant and humorous, intimate and sincere, Everything Beautiful inIts Time is a warm and wonderful celebration of the enduring power offamily and an exploration of the things that truly matter most.
“As long as I’malive, my grandparents will not be forgotten… . I hear their voices in theletters they sent me and in my memories. They offer comfort, support, andguidance, and I will listen to them always.”
