THE BUSHES Portrait of a Dynasty

Although the family dislikes the comparison, the Bush political dynasty rivals that of the famous Kennedys. George H.W. Bush, like his father, Senator Prescott Bush of Connecticut, committed himself to creating a firm financial foundation before entering politics. Son Jeb Bush built a fortune in Miami real estate before running for Florida governor, and son George W.--well, this family maverick unsuccessfully attempted to strike gold in Texas oil before joining the Bush political bandwagon and winning the race for Texas governor. All generations built political careers on the unyielding bedrock of family loyalty and business relationships. Narrator Robertson Dean is well suited to the subject, with a voice carrying neither Connecticut nor Texas undertones. N.M.C. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 04]