by Kitty Kelley
First published 1992
Kitty Kelley delivers an unauthorized examination of Nancy Reagan's life and influence. The bestselling biographer applies her investigative approach to dissect the former First Lady's rise from Hollywood actress to White House power broker. Kelley traces Reagan's transformation from Nancy Davis through her marriage to Ronald Reagan and her role as California's governor's wife to her eight years as First Lady. The author challenges the carefully crafted public image, revealing the private woman behind the political facade. Kelley explores Reagan's relationships, ambitions, and the extent of her influence on presidential decisions. Through interviews and research, the book presents Reagan as a complex figure who wielded considerable behind-the-scenes power. This portrait offers readers an unvarnished look at one of America's most controversial First Ladies.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, political-science, politics, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Setting: California, White House
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
816 pages · Hardcover · G K Hall & Co