The Matriarch is an instant New York Times bestselling biography of former First Lady Barbara Bush. It draws on over 100 interviews and access to her diaries to provide a vivid and revealing account of her life. As the wife and mother of American presidents, Barbara Bush helped define two administrations and played important political and advocacy roles. However, her full story has not been told until now. This biography examines both her public persona and less known private aspects, including criticism from her mother as a girl, coping with her daughter's death, and grappling with depression. It offers insight into Barbara Bush's views on her party, women's roles, Donald Trump, and her family's legacy.