{"product_id":"book-copj","title":"Betty Ford","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFive Presidents\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Kennedy Detail\u003c\/i\u003e comes the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003edefinitive biography of Betty Ford, tracing the extraordinary journey of a First Lady who transformed personal struggle into national change and reshaped how America talks about women’s health, addiction, and equality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised as a Midwestern girl far from the spotlight, Betty Ford was thrust onto the world stage when her husband, Gerald Ford, unexpectedly assumed the presidency. As First Lady, Betty defied convention, speaking openly about issues that had long been considered taboo—breast cancer, depression, abortion, and sexuality—while championing the Equal Rights Amendment and women’s rights at a time when few public figures dared to do so.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBehind the scenes, Betty faced her own private crisis. After a family intervention, she confronted her addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs and made the unprecedented decision to speak publicly about recovery. Her honesty sparked a national conversation and led to the founding of the Betty Ford Center in 1982, forever changing the treatment of addiction and the cultural understanding of recovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on intimate interviews with her children, Susan Ford Bales and Steven Ford, as well as friends, colleagues, and family members, this deeply researched biography also illuminates Betty’s enduring love story with Gerald Ford—a partnership built on mutual respect, loyalty, and devotion that lasted a lifetime. Vivid, compassionate, and deeply human, this book captures the life of a First Lady whose courage left an indelible mark on American history.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347201171760,"sku":"BDcopj","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49347201204528,"sku":"10copj","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/copj-Square-cover.jpg?v=1771659751","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-copj","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}