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Bestselling author and columnist Jane Hampton Cook is known for making history both memorable and relevant to today’s news, political events, and issues of faith. A former webmaster for President George W. Bush (1998-2003), Jane served two years as White House deputy director of Internet news services and three years in the Texas governor’s office. Whether speaking publicly or writing, Jane focuses on topics that transcend generations, such as courage, faith, freedom, patriotism, leadership, communication, and womanhood. Her books, columns, and speeches deliver prolific portrayals of modern-day heroes and historic Americans, particularly the Founding Fathers and the nation’s first ladies. An American historian, Jane has emerged as a fresh voice for patriotism.  

Publications
Jane Hampton Cook’s amazing ability to bring history to life is evident through her latest book, Stories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War, a 365-day digest/devotional of America ’s quest for independence. One book reviewer praised her ability to “transform the theater-of-my mind” and noted: “Amazingly I was caught up in the sights, sounds, conversation and convictions of the colonists in such a manner that I thought I was there.” With the pace of a novel, the book reveals the miraculous story of the American Revolution, its political struggles, military strategy, and pulpit perspective from the viewpoints of George Washington, John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Witherspoon and about 20 other key players who lived loudly for liberty and gave birth to a nation.

Jane is a master at making connections between history and modern-day life. Her book, The Faith of America’s First Ladies, takes an insightful look at the first lady featured in an Old Testament Proverb (Proverbs 31) and shows the poem’s relevance to womanhood today through slice-of-life stories from the nation’s first ladies. Her first book highlights a centuries-old quality: bravery. Maggie Houston: My Father’s Honor is Civil-War era novel for preteens heralding the political courage of Texas Governor Sam Houston and his twelve-year-old daughter, Maggie.

Jane is thrilled to have the opportunity to share profound stories of courage from men and women who have served in Iraq and their families. She is coauthoring the upcoming book, Stories of Faith and Courage from Iraq (Battlefields & Blessings Series, 2009), with Dr. John Croushorn and Jocelyn Green.

Media Experience
Jane Hampton Cook has put as a new face on the traditional image of an American historian. Her media style is upbeat, concise, sincere, and inspiring without the monotone dryness often associated with history. She has been a guest on numerous national radio and TV programs, including the Fox News Channel, CBN’s Newswatch, C-SPAN, the K-LOVE network, Janet Parshall’s America, Moody Broadcasting, and more than 70 radio programs throughout the United States . Her columns have been featured in The Washington Times, Boston Herald, Alexandria Times, and many other newspapers. News Clips

Speaking Experience and Topics
Jane has spoken at events for the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Department of Labor, Heritage Foundation, Texas Book Festival, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, and many professional organizations, churches, and non-profit groups. Speaking Topics

Education & Family
A native of Fort Worth , Texas , Jane has the distinction of being both a Baylor Bear and a Texas Aggie. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 1992 and master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1995. Jane and her husband, Dr. John Kim Cook, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official, are the proud parents of two boys: Austin, age 3, and Zachary, age 1. This family foursome lives in Vienna , Virginia .