Ronald Reagan

An essential book to understand the actions of a president so important to the United States in such violent times.

Movie star. Two-term governor of California. The 40th president of the United States of America. Ronald Reagan . The leader responsible for defeating Soviet communism and ending the Cold War. The survivor. The one who, on March 30, 1981, after an assassination attempt, had to prove—to himself—his strength.

Just two months after assuming the presidency, Reagan faced death after a "destructive" bullet stopped inches from his heart. John Hinckley Jr., a lunatic fan hoping to impress actress Jodie Foster, was responsible for the shot that would change the president's term—and his life. His recovery would be remarkable—or at least it seemed so. Reagan was forced to face a challenge few have ever faced. Could he quietly overcome this traumatic experience while still fulfilling the duties of the most powerful position in the world?

In this book, renowned authors Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard peel back the layers of one of America's most popular presidents, weaving an epic account of Ronald Reagan's rise to power—and the forces that conspired to overthrow him.