LADY BIRD A Biography of Mrs. Johnson Expertly and drawing from rare conversations with the former First Lady and from key interviews with members of Johnson's inner circle of friends, family, and advisors, Lady Bird Sheds new light on Lady Bird's childhood, her amazing acumen as a businesswoman, and on the central role she played in her husband's life and political career. Long obscured by her husband's shadow, Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson emerges as a figure of surprising influence and the centering force of L. B. J. In this intimate portrait, Jarboe Russell show us the private Lady Bird-not only a passionate conservationist but a remarkable woman who greatly influenced her husband, his administration, and the country.

"Jan Jarboe Russell, journalist and biographer, is the author of Lady Bird: A Biography of Mrs. Johnson, which was published by Scribner's. Her book was favorably reviewed by the Washington Post, Kirkus, all of the major newspapers in Texas, and many others around the country.She is also a syndicated opinion columnist with King Features. Her column appears in the San Antonio Express-News, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the San Francisco Examiner, and other newspapers. Her book tour included appearances on The Today Show and the Jim Lehrer News Hour, as well as interviews on National Public Radio.