I am amazed that a former president has taken up painting as a past-time. I so enjoyed looking at his work and admiring his skill. The forwards and introduction are great explanations for his new endeavor and what drives him.
So he began this project because people that have been in the service mean a great deal to him. This work concentrates on those individuals who served in Iraq and Afghanistan post 9/11. By painting and writing a short history of each individual you soon begin to see how so many of these men and women really love our country. It is inspiring to read so many accounts of people struggling with injuries and going on to make and reach new goals in their lives. You can see the actual paintings at the George Bush Presidential Library in Texas.
I think his new work is an effective way to help the rest of us in this country to understand and support our veterans. As George Bush himself says, "America can never fully repay our veterans, but we must try."
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