Summary of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Lyndon Johnson’s mother, Rebekah, was a dreamy young girl who had spent her afternoons reading poetry under the shade of the big trees in the gardens of their house. She projected herself as a moral example to her son. #2 Sam Johnson’s mother, Rebekah, had the same experience as Lyndon’s mother. She was a cultured woman who lost her father when she was young, and she married a small-time farmer and trader. She