The outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes following Ronald Reagan's death demonstrated the love and admiration people still have for our nation's 40th president.
Now, in this affectionate memoir, Reagan's chief political strategist and friend for 36 years offers a fascinating close-up portrait of the Great Communicator.
Taking us inside the 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns and beyond, Dick Wirthlin shares illuminating anecdotes, off-the-record remarks, and private moments that reveal the true Ronald Reagan.
Through it all, Wirthlin points out the unique qualities and talents that made Reagan such a strong leader-and such a great communicator.
For anyone who has fond memories of the late president, this admiring reminiscence brilliantly conjures up the strong values, gregarious charm, and all-American optimism that made Ronald Reagan great.
About author(s): DICK WIRTHLIN was Ronald Reagan's chief strategist and pollster from 1968 to 1988, including his 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns.
He is founder of Wirthlin Worldwide, an international strategic opinion research and consulting firm he created in 1969.
Wirthlin has appeared on virtually every news television program, including FOX News, Larry King Live, Hardball with Chris Matthews, Good Morning America, and others.
WYNTON C.
HALL is an award-winning presidential scholar and speechwriter.
His published work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Times.
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Wiley (tp) The greatest communicator: what ronald reagan taught me about politics, leadership, and life, hardcover/dick wirthlin
