The Man in the Middle
An Inside Account of Faith and Politics in the George W. Bush Era
by Timothy Goeglein (forward by Karl Rove)
Release Date: October 2011
Description: Timothy Goeglein spent nearly eight years
in the White House as President George W. Bush's key point of contact to
American conservatives and the faith-based world and was frequently profiled
in the national news media. But when a plagiarism scandal prompted his
resignation, Goeglein chose not to dodge it but confront it, and was shown
remarkable grace by the president. In fact, Bush showed more concern for
Goeglein and his family than any personal political standing.
So begins The Man in the Middle, Goeglein's unique insider account of why he
believes most of the 43rd president's in-office decisions were made for the
greater good, and how many of those decisions could serve as a blueprint for
the emergence of a thoughtful, confident conservatism. From a fresh
perspective, Goeglein gives behind-the-scenes accounts of key events during
that historic two-term administration, reflecting on what was right and best
about the Bush years. He was in Florida for the 2000 election recount, at
the White House on 9/11, and watched Bush become a reluctant but effective
wartime president.
Goeglein, now the vice president with Focus on the Family, also looks back
at how Bush handled matters like stem cell research, faith-based
initiatives, the emergence of the Values Voters, the nominations of both
Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Samuel Alito-in which
Goeglein had a direct role-and debates over the definition of marriage.
In all, The Man in the Middle backs historians who view the legacy of
President George W. Bush in a favorable light, recognizing his conservative
ideas worth upholding in order to better shape our nation and change the
world.
About the Author: Timothy S. Goeglein is vice president
of External Relations for Focus on the Family. He served as deputy director
of the White House Office of Public Liaison under President George W. Bush
for nearly eight years. Goeglein and his wife have two sons.
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