The president will see you now : my stories and lessons from Ronald Reagan's final years / Peggy Grande.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grande, Peggy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reagan, Ronald--Last years.

Reagan, Ronald.

Reagan, Ronald--Friends and associates.

Grande, Peggy.

Presidents--United States--Biography.

Presidents.

Administrative assistants.

Ex-presidents.

Friends and associates.

Last years of a person's life.

United States.

Ex-presidents--United States--Biography.

Administrative assistants--United States--Biography.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 261 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Hachette Books, 2017.

Summary:

"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,"--Amazon.com.

Contents:

To serve the president

First day at work

Getting to know the boss

Invitation to the office of Ronald Reagan

Communicating greatness

The perfect gentleman

Mrs. Reagan's ally

Rawhide's ranch

A stetson for Gorbachev

Rock River painting

The legacy of a lifetime

Balancing act

Life at full throttle

On the rooftops

Visiting the residence

Tru luv marriage

Seasons of change

My fellow Americans

The journey into sunset

Surrounded with love

One last project

A faithful life

Farewell to the fairway

End of an era

Saying goodbye

Mourning in America.

ISBN:

9780316396455

0316396451

OCLC:

951764632