Description
Octavo, 270pp. Gilt title on spine and signature on cover. Maroon cloth bindings. Dust jacket in near fine condition. Inscribed by then Vice President Bush on frontispiece to Rev. Robert Schuller, while traveling aboard Air Force II. Includes an additional letter from Vice President Bush to Rev. Schuller.
Comments: Inscription in book reads: “Oct. 3, 1987 – AFII – Belgium en route USA. To Robert Schuller – With Respect for a man who helps so many to “Look Forward” – George Bush”Letter Reads: “Oct. 3rd ’87 – flying home – Dear Dr. Schuller, Your wonderful letter caught up with me at the end of a fascinating trip to Poland and Western Europe. Here’s a copy of my book. I do hope our paths cross soon. With respect + warm regards, George Bush”Looking Forward was written by Vice President Bush before he embarked on his successful campaign for President in 1988. Looking Forward covers his career, from a navy pilot during WWII, through his years as Ambassador to China, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Director of the C.I.A. and finally to the 1980 presidential race. George Bush would serve as the Vice President for Ronald Reagan from 1981-1989 and one term as President from 1989-1993.
