‘I Always Felt Supported’: Jenna Bush Hager Talks About Her Special Bond With Twin Sister Barbara

As a dedicated follower and avid reader myself, I find Jenna Bush Hager‘s appreciation for sisterhood truly heartwarming. Her bond with her twin sister Barbara is not just inspiring, but it also resonates deeply with my own experiences as an older sibling.


Jenna Bush Hager emphasizes the importance of sibling relationships! In a conversation, she highlighted the strong bond she shares with her twin sister Barbara, openly acknowledging and appreciating her role in helping Jenna secure her journalism career, as reported by People magazine.

On September 24 (Wednesday), the journalist from Today had a chat with the publication, while hosting the Creator Book Club alongside author Coco Mellors at McNally Jackson Rockefeller Center in New York City.

In her latest book, Blue Sisters, Hager led a conversation with the Mellors. She revealed that this book resonated deeply with her, both as a reader and as a sister herself. She expressed her admiration for the sisterhood theme in literature, stating that having a sister has influenced every choice she’s ever made throughout her life.

She said, “I believe I wouldn’t be in this job right now. I’m not sure I would have initiated this book club either. She gives me courage and strength because she was my initial supporter. She was the first to hold my hand. And that’s why I always felt encouraged, even when we were just teenagers and playfully threw shoes at each other’s heads.

Discussing Melior’s latest novel, she mentioned finding it relatable. The reporter commended the author for depicting the sisterly bond truthfully, without resorting to sentimentality or excessive sweetness.

She mentioned that they aren’t “perfect” and have some “flaws” just like each one of us and yet they are “ better when they find home within each other. And I love that. I love the concept of that.”

Hager openly discussed her and her sister’s passion for reading books, mentioning they continue to be avid readers today. Hager often suggests books to Barbara, but since Hager needs to focus on work and can’t read much else, Barbara doesn’t reciprocate with book recommendations. However, when the journalist gave Barbara the book “Blue Sisters,” she told her that she truly enjoyed it.

It seems that she has more than just a close relationship with Barbara; she also shares a bond with Barbara’s newborn son, Edward Finn, whom Barbara had with her husband Craige Coyane.

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2024-09-26 12:53