First published 2015
Just two months into his term, President Ronald Reagan is nearly assassinated. As he recovers, he must silently overcome his traumatic experience while carrying out the duties of the most powerful man in the world. From Hollywood fame to the California governor's mansion, this gripping account follows Reagan's journey to the White House, where he presided over boom years and the fall of the Iron Curtain. But it was the attack by John Hinckley Jr. that truly tested Reagan's strength and character.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, 21st-century, political-thriller, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, political-intrigue
Setting: Hollywood, California, White House
Period: 1980s
507 pages · Hardcover · Wheeler Publishing