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

by Dick Wirthlin

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.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004