Description
First edition of Betty: A Glad Awakening, inscribed by First Lady Betty Ford to Sid Craig, her son’s Hollywood agent.
Octavo, xv, [5], 217pp. Green boards, black cloth spine, title printed in silver on spine. Lacking “First Edition” statement copyright page. Solid text block. Bumped edge along top. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $16.95 retail price on front flap, wear at top edge of spine, a very good example. Inscribed on the half title: “To Sid Craig, All the best of wishes. My appreciation for all you have done for Steve and for others – Fondly, Betty Ford / May 29,1987.”
Steven Meigs Ford, is the youngest son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford. He is known both for his work as an actor and for his involvement in various charitable activities. Steve Ford has appeared in numerous films and television series, notably playing roles in the film When Harry Met Sally and the soap opera The Young and the Restless. Beyond his acting career, Ford is active in raising awareness about substance abuse, a mission inspired by his mother’s public battle with addiction and her founding of the Betty Ford Center. He often speaks on issues related to addiction and recovery, drawing on his family’s experiences to influence and educate others.
