Synopses & Reviews
Ronald Reagan, one of Americas most beloved presidents, is now gone. But his voice lives on in this stirring and very personal collection of letters written during his presidency to his fellow Americans, showing us a new and surprisingly intimate side of our fortieth president.
During even the busiest times in his presidency, Ronald Reagan took time out to respond to dozens of letters each week from the many friends and private citizens who wrote to him about their concerns. These letters, collected in the presidents “Handwriting File,” have never been examined by historians. Now Ralph E. Weber and his son, Ralph A. Weber, have culled the best of this collection, arranged chronologically to track the course of political events during the eight years of his presidency. A fascinating glimpse at the issues facing the United States during the 1980s, Letters from the Desk of Ronald Reagan traces history in the making.
About the Author
RALPH E. WEBER is the author or editor of twelve books, including Spymasters and Talking with Harry: Candid Conversations with President Harry S. Truman. He lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin. RALPH A. WEBER is a trial lawyer and teaches trial advocacy at the Marquette University Law School.