The Greatest Communicator What Ronald Reagan Taught Me About Politics, Leadership, and Life

• Main Authors: Wirthlin, Dick (Author), Hall, Wynton C. 1976- (Author)
• Format: Unknown
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. John Wiley & Sons 2004
• Subjects: Reagan, Ronald > Friends and associates; Wirthlin, Richard; Reagan, Ronald > Political and social views; Reagan, Ronald; Friendship > Case studies > United States; Presidents > Biography > United States; Political consultants > Biography > History > 20th century > United States; Political campaigns > Biography > History > 20th century > United States; United States > Politics and government > 1945-1989
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• Physical Description: xiii, 224 pages illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 0471705098; 9780471705093

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.