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Reviews"Peggy Grande hada front row seat to the final years of Ronald Reagan's remarkable life. In The PresidentWill See You Now , she sharesamazing stories and renews our respect for such a remarkable leader. Peggy'sinsights remind us of President Reagan's eternal optimism and belief in theAmerican people. For those who love Reagan, it is a must read."-- Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin, "A timely and revelatory reflection on theformer president's conservative ideals."-- Harper's Bazaar, "[ The President Will See You Now ] is a tale very much worth reading...Grande is exactly the kind of sunny storyteller that,in fact, Reagan himself was.... The warm glow of Grande's memories suffuses these pages, andthe book fills a lacunae in Reagan's long public life."-- Open Letters Monthly, "Takes readers on abehind-the-scenes look at the daily life of a former president... A masterfullywoven account.... Peels back the layers of Reagan's persona to reveal--withouthaving to come right out and say it--the depth of the man's honor and integrity."-- American Rifleman, Official Journal of the NRA
Synopsis"Peggy Grande's memoir is the book to read on Ronald Reagan's post-presidential years . . . Among the most unique and touching [books] ever done on the man . . . Wonderful." -- The American Spectator In The President Will See You Now , devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the Office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's Executive Assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the post-presidency of a political icon. Grande's stories and never-before-seen photos show a unique, private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the First Lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds readers why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America, and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism., "Peggy Grande's memoir is the book to read on Ronald Reagan's post-presidential years.... Among the most unique and touching books] ever done on the man... Wonderful."-- The American Spectator In The President Will See You Now , devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the Office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's Executive Assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the post-presidency of a political icon. Grande's stories and never-before-seen photos show a unique, private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the First Lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds readers why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America, and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism.
LC Classification NumberE877.G73 2017