Will We Get to Know the Real Laura Bush?

As we now know, the outgoing first lady is writing a book, and Scribner is publishing it. It is supposed to offer “an intimate account of Laura Bush’s life experiences, including eight years in the White House.”

Her husband remains a captive of his own spin, which explains the lack of publisher interest in a memoir by an ex-president. Perhaps Mrs. Bush is more inclined toward introspection and honest disclosure, although according to the Boston Globe, evidence at the moment is slight.

During a recent interview with his wife, President Bush told CNN’s Larry King that he likes President-elect Barack Obama.

“But he was so critical of you. Do you take that personally or don’t you?” King queried.

“I did,” Laura Bush quickly answered.