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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2022 · 1H 1M

Terry Jastrow - The Trial Of George W. Bush

from Tell Me Your Story · host Richard Dugan

Pursuing Peace Through Justice at Core of Compelling Book, The Trial of George W. Bush: A Novel Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 20, 2021 — Imagine a world where humanity turns its attention to making the human condition better by holding political leaders responsible for their corrupt and possibly illegal actions. In The Trial of George W. Bush, author Terry Jastrow explores the possibility of former President George W. Bush being brought to trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague for war crimes he is accused of committing during the Iraq War. Backed by extensive research and literary skill, Jastrow brilliantly weaves the historical with the fictional, fusing facts and political figures with a creative license that makes imagined events seem credible. Set during a politically tumultuous period several years after the Iraq War, justice comes calling to right the wrongs committed by Bush during the war. The story follows events that emerged after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America that veered the U.S. military off course to Iraq instead of searching for Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda in Iran. Captured on a Scotland golf course and transported to The Hague where he is forced to stand trial at the International Criminal Court, Bush faces life in prison if found guilty. Impassioned prosecutors and seasoned defense lawyers lead a slew of witnesses, including former Bush administration officials and a female Iraqi blogger, who provide eyewitness testimony that fills the courtroom with controversy and unexpected revelation. Steeped in suspense, The Trial of George W. Bush poses the question: can a president mislead a nation into war with impunity, or will the world step up and snuff out political corruption? Of the importance and timeliness of a novel about former President George W. Bush, Jastrow states, “Most people are aware of the damage caused by the Iraq War: millions of people wounded or killed, trillions of dollars spent, and America’s reputation and standing in the world tarnished, but if we don’t examine our mistakes of the past, we are liable to repeat them in the future." With a message advocating the path to peace on earth by holding political leaders accountable, The Trial of George W. Bush is essential reading for understanding why we cannot repeat the mistakes of the past. About the Author Terry Jastrow is a published author, successful screenwriter, produced playwright and seven-time Emmy Award-winning television producer/director, having been nominated 17 times. Jastrow is currently writing his next novel. Both his screenplay Good Luck, Mr. Anthony and stage play Jane Fonda’s War are currently being considered for production in both New York City and Los Angeles. Jastrow and his wife, actress Anne Archer, live in Southern California. The Trial of George W. Bush Publisher: Square One ISBN-10: ‎ 0757005063 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0757005060 Available from Amazon.com Seven-time Emmy Award-winning television producer/director Terry Jastrow advocates international peace as he reimagines the ending to George W. Bush’s presidency: a trial at the International Criminal Court. Jastrow’s book, The Trial of George W. Bush, is a masterful fusion of reality and creative license that ultimately begs the question: can a president mislead a nation into war with impunity, or will the world step up and snuff out political corruption?

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