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.