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Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jenna Bush Hager (Author, Narrator), Barbara Pierce Bush (Author, Narrator), Laura Bush - foreword (Author),
4.6 out of 5 stars 5,583 ratings
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Funny and poignant personal stories and reflections from former first daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush.

Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just 12 years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years being trailed by the Secret Service and chased by the paparazzi, with every teenage mistake making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story of these two young women forging their own identities under extraordinary circumstances.

In this book, they take listeners on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, with never-before-told stories about their family, their adventures, their loves and losses, and the special sisterly bond that fulfills them.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 36 minutes
  2. Author
    Jenna Bush Hager, see all
  3. Narrator
    Jenna Bush Hager, see all
  4. Audible release date
    October 24, 2017
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Hachette Audio
  7. ASIN
    B074ZVGRP8
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 36 minutes
Author Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Laura Bush - foreword
Narrator Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Laura Bush
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 24, 2017
Publisher Hachette Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B074ZVGRP8
Best Sellers Rank #29,775 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#42 in Sibling Relationships (Books)
#102 in Biographies of Presidents & Heads of State (Audible Books & Originals)
#161 in Biographies of Politicians

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Customers find this book fascinating and well-written, particularly enjoying the stories about the Bush sisters' lives growing up. The book offers an honest and refreshing look at the Bush family, with customers appreciating the insight into their private lives. Customers describe it as a genuine and tender read, with one customer noting how it transcends political divisions. Customers also appreciate the pictures included in the book, with one describing it as a casual behind-the-scenes view.

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508 customers mention "Readability"508 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it provides a delightful view of family and love.

"Loved this book! Such great stories, great laughter, and so much fun to read!" Read more

"...It was easy to read as the writing was very colloquial (Barbara's a bit more lyrical than Jenna's) but it was hard to follow since the stories..." Read more

"Book was easy to order, just what I wanted and came on time." Read more

"...Most of all, I loved the concept of this book as a picture of a solid, loving, positive, enduring relationship - something we need to see more of in..." Read more

231 customers mention "Story quality"231 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's stories about family life, particularly the twin sisters' memories and experiences growing up, which provide a deeper understanding of sister and family bonds.

"...I think the stories they share are super sweet and demonstrate the love within their family (and between each other), so from that perspective, I..." Read more

"...of this book as a picture of a solid, loving, positive, enduring relationship - something we need to see more of in these days of online negativity...." Read more

"...It's a refreshing look at a famous family." Read more

"...The power of their sisterly bond is palpable and inspired me to reflect on my own siblings -- how important they are to me and how we can do a..." Read more

109 customers mention "Writing quality"104 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, describing it as a wonderful memoir with well-crafted stories, and they enjoy that it is narrated by the authors.

"Loved this book! Such great stories, great laughter, and so much fun to read!" Read more

"Beautifully written by brilliant young women. Their stories reinforced everything I believed about their parents and Grandparents Bush...." Read more

"...It was easy to read as the writing was very colloquial (Barbara's a bit more lyrical than Jenna's) but it was hard to follow since the stories..." Read more

"...Both authors are incredible storytellers, and they really go in depth into their private “archives” and reveal a lot more than I would have expected...." Read more

75 customers mention "Female content"75 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the female content of the book, describing the sisters as extraordinarily good, remarkable young women, and intelligent.

"Beautifully written by brilliant young women. Their stories reinforced everything I believed about their parents and Grandparents Bush...." Read more

"...In the process, the reader gets to see very real humans, which I deeply appreciate...." Read more

"...The girls come across as deeply humble and totally relatable, aware of the extraordinary circumstances of their lives and able to reflect on..." Read more

"...can already tell that these women are beautiful, strong, loving, respectable women that are great role models for young women and myself." Read more

42 customers mention "Authenticity"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's authenticity, describing it as honest and refreshingly real, featuring innocent shenanigans.

"Hilarious, honest, and heart-warming -- this is the best book I have read in a long time...." Read more

"This was such a good read. I love their honesty, vulnerability, and just plain old good conversation." Read more

"...It was heartfelt, honest and inspiring." Read more

"I so enjoyed this book! It's refreshingly real and very insightful into the kind of lovely, thoughtful family the Bush young women come from...." Read more

39 customers mention "Insight"39 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's interesting view of politics and engaging history, providing insight into the Bush family while avoiding political overtones.

"...This book gives us a peak into their family, history, growing up years and adult evolutions. It’s terrific!..." Read more

"This is a well written book by twin sisters from a famous political family, who love each other and their family very much...." Read more

"...They engaged me at the start and kept my attention throughout the book. (😉I'm not a Republican!)..." Read more

"...Do you have to be a Republican? No! This book so transcends the divisions of politics...." Read more

20 customers mention "Tears"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, finding it genuinely heartwarming and tender, with some customers mentioning they cried while reading it.

"...I have always loved the Bush family. This book made me laugh, cry, and question, but mostly, solidify my respect for an all American family." Read more

"...I smiled and laughed at their sweet, funny stories, and cried tears with the sad ones...." Read more

"...Need a feel good book... READ THIS." Read more

"I loved this book! It was an easy read. It's funny, sad and heart warming as you read about the sister's and their love for each other." Read more

15 customers mention "Pictures"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pictures in the book, with one mentioning it provides a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at their life.

"...It was a wonderful behind the scenes look at what it would be like having a famous grandpa and dad." Read more

"...Cover is cute. Love the photos too! Great gift for that special sister in your life!" Read more

"...Jenna and Barbara do a great job of giving you a quick look into not only their lives, but what it was like to live history. Really enjoyed it." Read more

"...Enjoyed a the inside look at life with a famous dad and grandfather." Read more

Great Book for Sisters!
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Great Book for Sisters!
Purchased this book because not only am I a big fan of the Bush sisters but I have 3 sisters of my own. Thought this would be an interesting yet fun read. Cover is cute. Love the photos too! Great gift for that special sister in your life!
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  • Kelly B Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book with fantastic stories!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    Loved this book! Such great stories, great laughter, and so much fun to read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    Beautifully written by brilliant young women. Their stories reinforced everything I believed about their parents and Grandparents Bush. Both presidents led with their hearts and strong commitment to the American people and future of our country. As someone who usually votes Democrat, I assure you we were so right to support and respect the two Bush presidents. The authors give us a look into their private lives growing up in one of the most famous American families. Read the book twice!
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  • SeattleMommy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, easy read but a bit hard to follow the timeline
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
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    I heard Jenna and Barbara Bush talk about their book at a local event before deciding to read it. I've liked Jenna when I've seen her on TV, and I enjoyed the sisters' interaction on stage, so I decided to read the book more as a curiosity than anything else. I think the stories they share are super sweet and demonstrate the love within their family (and between each other), so from that perspective, I thought it was actually a really interesting read. It's easy to forget that politicians and their families also have "normal" lives... this book shed a little bit of light on that aspect of the Bush family, which was not something that I expected to be the "hidden gem" when I started reading it. I have more respect for George H.W. and George W. as a result. What I didn't enjoy is that there was no obvious chronology to the book - one chapter we're in their early childhood, the next one we are in college, then we go back to some random time in childhood, etc. It was easy to read as the writing was very colloquial (Barbara's a bit more lyrical than Jenna's) but it was hard to follow since the stories jumped back and forth in time a lot.

    I will also say that I got this book via a Kindle book sale, so I didn't pay full price... if I had paid the full retail price, my review might have been a bit less generous.
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  • Leo Vanoof
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book was easy to order and came right on time.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    Book was easy to order, just what I wanted and came on time.
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  • S. Rudin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming and hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017
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    I was afraid this would be another “fluffy” book published simply because the authors’ names sell books, but that is NOT the case! I finished this in two sittings and enjoyed every moment. Both authors are incredible storytellers, and they really go in depth into their private “archives” and reveal a lot more than I would have expected. Barbara frankly discusses why she is not married, Jenna admits to several blunders and scolding by her grandmother - they are not sugarcoating their lives and trying to “look good.” In the process, the reader gets to see very real humans, which I deeply appreciate.

    It was interesting to get an idea of their (very successful) family’s inter-generational dynamic. I was left with a sense of a very loving, supportive, and most importantly, hilarious family. I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this, and as a person whose main hobby is reading, I assure you this is a rare treat. I did love President Bush’s sense of humor, and his kids seem to be even more clever in this regard.

    Most of all, I loved the concept of this book as a picture of a solid, loving, positive, enduring relationship - something we need to see more of in these days of online negativity. They certainly did warm my heart, and in the end I mailed this book to all three of my own sisters and my mom.
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  • Divascribe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet memoir by the Bush twins
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017
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    This is a revealing, often charming dual autobiography by the Bush twins -- Jenna, outgoing and fun; Barbara, serious and scholarly -- that recounts their lives from childhood to the present day, through the presidential administrations of their grandfather and father. The reader gets a good sense of what it's like to be part of such a public family -- and that wealth and privilege don't insulate people from sorrow and humiliation.

    Each of the sisters has her own distinctive voice, and the focus of their mini-essays can be rather different. But their overriding affection for each other shines through. Twins are generally thought to be closer than other siblings, and that certainly seems to be true in this case, although their lives have taken different paths -- Jenna as a broadcaster, wife and mom of two; Jenna as a philanthropist who started her own foundation and often jets off to other countries in her work. There is some mention of politics -- mainly the campaigns of both men -- but not a lot of partisanship. It's a refreshing look at a famous family.
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  • New Yorker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book -- and Great Gift
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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    Hilarious, honest, and heart-warming -- this is the best book I have read in a long time. The girls come across as deeply humble and totally relatable, aware of the extraordinary circumstances of their lives and able to reflect on everything. The book is beautifully written -- truly -- and is so personal, reading it made me feel like I was sitting on a couch with them, dishing and reminiscing as old friends do. The power of their sisterly bond is palpable and inspired me to reflect on my own siblings -- how important they are to me and how we can do a better job celebrating our bond. This book would be a great gift to any sibling, child or parent. Well done Jenna and Barbara!!
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  • Kathleen Amirault
    4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet tantalizing story of love, loyalty,laughter and survival
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
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    I have grown to enjoy and respect Jenna Bush Hager through her work on Today and other NBC productions. I knew little about her sister Barbara but always wondered. A lifelong Democrat I never suspected what we had in common. This book gives us a peak into their family, history, growing up years and adult evolutions. It’s terrific! Great tidbits you would not have guessed lie within and enlightening stories about a family we thought we knew so well. I would love to meet these women for lunch or cocktails. I am a sister too but four sisters divided by four years each is not the same as twins. I am jealous of their closeness and hope in my next life to be half of a whole as they are. Enjoy this wonderful love letter.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a nice reading!
    Reviewed in Italy on April 11, 2018
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    The time spent reading this book has been not just nice and enjoyable but also full with thoughtfull bits. The book went well over my expectations and left me craving for more family stories and personal insights into the lives of two young ladies who were definitely born privileged but who have not been resting on laurels and have decided to give their lives a meaning. Well done girls!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars My daughters love it, a lot in common with the Bush ...
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2017
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    My daughters love it, a lot in common with the Bush twins in regards to their relationships to each other and their mother.
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  • Junfeng
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2018
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    Great book of stories written by the Bush sisters Barbara and Jenna. It is very interesting to get an insight into the Bush family and their presidential way of living. I really enjoyed reading this book, and Barbara Bush( the First Lady) is especially inspiring to me. Would recommend to everyone interested in the Bushes
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  • GAN CHIAN MEI
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun trading- lovely family
    Reviewed in France on January 3, 2019
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    Super famille
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing full of wonderful stories and truly is a love ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2018
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    This book is amazing full of wonderful stories and truly is a love story to each other. Not political at all.
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