ABSTRACT
If not actually a millionaire—and he was certainly far from superwealthy by Texas oil standards—Bush was clearly secure. He had also reached the age of thirty-five, a crucial time when ambitious men must reconcile the often conflicting needs of family life and careers. He was ready for something other than making money. He had, after all, lived up to his father’s advice: provide for your family’s financial security before undertaking your own indulgences. 1
