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Best-selling author, historian, and media analyst Jane Hampton Cook is known for making history both memorable and relevant to today’s news, political events, and issues of faith. Jane is the co-author of Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan and author of Stories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War, The Faith of America’s First Ladies, and Maggie Houston. Jane received a fellowship in 2003 from the Organization of American Historians and the White House Historical Association to conduct historical research on presidents, first ladies, and the White House. She is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel. 

A former webmaster for President George W. Bush (1998-03), 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, writing, or analyzing current events, Jane focuses on topics that transcend generations, such as courage, freedom, patriotism, leadership, communication, and womanhood. Her books, columns, and speeches deliver prolific portrayals of modern-day heroes and historic Americans.

PUBLICATIONS

Coming 2010
Jane's next two books (both for children) are scheduled for release in 2010: 
What Does the President Look Like? (Kane Miller) and B is for Baylor (Big Bear Books).

What Does the President Look Like? (Kane Miller, 2010) Today, President Obama’s image is everywhere you look, but how did Americans know what George Washington looked like when he was president? And why isn’t he smiling on that dollar bill in your pocket? Did a single photograph of Abraham Lincoln really elect him president? And why didn’t Andrew Jackson laugh at those cartoons? What Does the President Look Like answers these questions and many others to show how technology has both shaped and made presidents—and America —over the years. And don’t forget to grab your digital camera, you just might meet the real president along the way.

B is for Baylor (Big Bear Books, 2010) takes a whimsical journey through Baylor University, sure to enchant Baylor Bears of all ages. 

Iraq & Afghanistan
Jane's newest book is Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan (co-authored with Jocelyn Green and John Croushorn, Vol. 4 in the Battlefields & Blessings series, AMG Publishers November 2009). Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan is a 365-day collection of inspiring devotional stories from modern-day heroes on the front lines and the home front. These first-hand accounts are never-before-heard stories from medics, soldiers, chaplains, generals, war widows, humanitarian aid workers, special forces and many others who have lived loudly for liberty. For more information, visit  www.battlefieldsandblessings.com

The American Revolution
Jane Hampton Cook’s amazing ability to bring history to life is evident through 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. Told from the viewpoints of George Washington, John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Witherspoon, and about 20 other key players, the book reveals men and women who gave up the quiet life to live loudly for liberty.

First Ladies
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 a first lady, who was married to a judge, highlighted in an Old Testament Proverb (Proverbs 31). The book shows the poem’s relevance to womanhood today through slice-of-life stories from the nation’s first ladies. 

Sam Houston & Maggie Houston
Jane's 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.

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 Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Live Desk with Martha and Trace, America’s Newsroom, and Weekend Live on the Fox News Channel. She has also been a guest on SKY News in Great Britain, CBN’s Newswatch, C-SPAN, the K-LOVE network, Janet Parshall’s America, Moody Broadcasting, and more than 90 radio programs throughout the United States. Her columns have been featured in The Washington Times, Boston Herald, Alexandria Times, Human Events and many others, http://www.janecook.com/fox.htm. She is also a member of the National Press Club.

Speaking Experience and Topics
Jane has spoken for groups at the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Department of Labor, Heritage Foundation, the Constitutional Coalition, Texas Book Festival, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, Howard Payne 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 and master’s degree from Texas A&M University. Jane and her husband, Dr. John Kim Cook, a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official, are the proud parents of two boys ages five and two. The Cooks live in Vienna, Virginia.