TY - BOOK AU - Wirthlin, Richard. TI - The greatest communicator: what Ronald Reagan taught me about politics, leadership, and life SN - 9780471736486 U1 - 973.9WIR PY - 2004/// CY - Hoboken, N.J PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Reagan, Ronald -Friends and associates N2 - 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 ER -