Summary of George W. Bush's 41 offers an inside look at his father, George H.W. Bush, and the family that produced the forty-first and forty-third presidents of the United States.

On his ninetieth birthday, George H.W. made a parachute jump despite serious health issues. He said it was his second greatest birthday wish, after happiness for his family. Though his family worried, he had always been excited by a new adventure. When he landed safely, he gave his jumping partner all the credit. This birthday celebration summed up George H.W.’s character for his son. He was above all a family man, but still loved adventure even at age ninety. He was humble, too, despite all his accomplishments.

The parachute jump was made at the family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. The land was bought by George H.W.’s grandfather, George Herbert Walker, an investment banker with