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In this edition of "All the Best,” we continue celebrating the release of Mrs. Bush’s book, Pearls of Wisdom, as host Sam LeBlond talks with one of Barbara Bush’s top White House aides Ann Brock. Listen as Brock reminisces about joining the George H. W. Bush campaign for Vice President, her years as First Lady Barbara Bush’s Director of Scheduling, and the building of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library. Plus, Brock shares a valuable “pearl” in honor of the newly released Barbara Bush book: Pearls of Wisdom. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

In this episode of All the Best, Jeb Bush, Jr., grandson of George H. W. and Barbara Bush, and son of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, reminisces with his cousin Sam LeBlond about fishing trips with their grandfather, summers in Maine, the best advice on marriage from his uncle George W., and the ongoing progress being made at the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, where he sits on the board of directors. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

Listen as Quincy Crawford reminisces about her time as an aide for Barbara Bush and their special bond. Crawford also shares memories of the early days of The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, time spent at Walker's Point in Maine, and the "pearls" she contributed to the "Pearls of Wisdom" book in honor of Barbara Bush. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

Ellie LeBlond Sosa, granddaughter of George H. W. and Barbara Bush and sister of "All The Best'' host Sam LeBlond, joins the show! Ellie LeBlond Sosa is a bestselling author, Executive Director of BB&R Wellness Consulting's annual Achieving Optimal Health Conference, and at one point also played a special role in being her grandfather's youngest credentialed staff member at just the age of three. Listen as the two siblings discuss favorite memories at the White House, what makes their Gampy and Ganny's love for each other so special, Ellie's favorite letter from Gampy, and excerpts from her book George & Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story. Plus, exciting family news shared at the end! To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/. 

This episode of “All the Best”, features award-winning country singer Reba McEntire. Listen as Reba shares the funny moment of how she first met George H. W. Bush, her favorite memories of both George and Barbara and the time Barbara Bush called her "dearie". Reba also shares some exciting updates about her upcoming podcast and concert tour! To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.