Betty Ford

First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer

By: Lisa McCubbin Hill

Narrated by: Amanda Carlin

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an “insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies” (Publishers Weekly)—Betty Ford.

Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer is the inspiring story of an ordinary Midwestern girl thrust onto the world stage and into the White House under extraordinary circumstances. Setting a precedent as First Lady, Betty Ford refused to be silenced by her critics as she publicly championed equal rights for women, and spoke out about issues that had previously been taboo—breast cancer, depression, abortion, and sexuality. Privately, there were signs something was wrong. After a painful intervention by her family, she admitted to an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. Her courageous decision to speak out publicly sparked a national dialogue, and in 1982, she co-founded the Betty Ford Center, which revolutionized treatment for alcoholism and inspired the modern concept of recovery.

Lisa McCubbin also brings to light Gerald and Betty Ford’s sweeping love story: from Michigan to the White House, until their dying days, their relationship was that of a man and woman utterly devoted to one another other—a relationship built on trust, respect, and an unquantifiable chemistry.

Based on intimate interviews with her children, Susan Ford Bales and Steven Ford, as well as family, friends, and colleagues, Betty Ford is “a vivid picture of a singularly influential woman” (Bookpage).

Wonderful

Absolutely wonderful story and a wonderful woman! The narration was terrific and flowed smoothly.Definitely a Favorite!A+++

fantastic biography

From start to finish. Definitely in the top 3 of best biographies, and I read nothing but biographies, autobiographies and memoirs. The author really nailed it in tone and content. i highly recommend this wonderful book.

Great book!!

This was a very good read covered everything about Betty Ford that I remembered and her life with Gerald Ford. Alot I had forgotten thanks for bringing it back to me. There was no one like her.

First Lady in So Many Ways!

Betty Ford lived an unexpected public life with the skills of a modern dancer and very gracious supportive wife to her husband. He had strong admirable character from childhood through Eagle Scout in wartime an Congress and into the Presidency. Together they made it through a tough transition into the White House and helped thousands of people power through tough circumstances to lead new lives.
This was a well-written and masterfully narrated history book about our country's journey through complicated times.

Felt like I was there!

I absolutely loved this audiobook. It is so well written, and with all the stories, I honestly felt I was there in history right alongside Betty Ford.  I knew very little about the former first lady and her contribution to society is immeasurable.