Reagan - by Curtis Patrick (Paperback)

About the Book

These stories, revelations & anecdotes were told by the boys & girls, men & women, 49 of them, who started out in the trenches; some before Reagan ever decided to run for political office.
They tell the stories of the interaction between Reagan and the unsung heroes, some of whom have already passed away. Their personal stories & vignettes reveal why they dropped everything they were doing & worked up to eighteen hours a day to help start the "boomlet" that launched RR at the dawn of his political career. These were high-principled individuals with a strong love of country, an insatiable work-ethic, an honest core---and---an abiding love for & trust in Ronald Reagan.

Book Synopsis

These stories, revelations & anecdotes were told by the boys & girls, men & women, 49 of them, who started out in the trenches; some before Reagan ever decided to run for political office.
They tell the stories of the interaction between Reagan and the unsung heroes, some of whom have already passed away. Their personal stories & vignettes reveal why they dropped everything they were doing & worked up to eighteen hours a day to help start the "boomlet" that launched RR at the dawn of his political career. These were high-principled individuals with a strong love of country, an insatiable work-ethic, an honest core---and---an abiding love for & trust in Ronald Reagan.

Review Quotes

"Curtis, I not only like your book; I love it!"
Edwin Meese III, White House Counselor to President Ronald Reagan, U.S. Attorney General, President Ronald Reagan, Legal Affairs Secretary & Chief of Staff for Governor Ronald Reagan

"Curtis, I do like your chapter on me---it is interesting! I like your chapters. They tell the story correctly. I told you it had to be interesting---well, it is interesting! Good!"
Lyn Nofziger, White House Communications Director President Ronald Reagan, Consultant Communications Director Governor Ronald Reagan.

"Curtis Patrick, thanks for your help in making much of this happen. Best Regards, always."
Tom / Thomas C. Reed, Special Assistant to President Reagan for National Security Policy, U.S. Air Force Secretary, President Gerald Ford.

"Dear Curtis, As usual, you are doing the Lord's work in advancing the truth about our great leader and friend. How may we assist?"
Judge Wm. P. Clark, Jr., Secretary of the Interior, National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan, CA Supreme Court Justice

"Patrick has provided a service by sharing these stories and pictures (most of) which have never been published anywhere. With them, we gain a deeper insight into the gentlemanly grace, extraordinary energy, and moral essence of Ronald Reagan. These stories are an important addition to the historical record of a great American president. You have achieved your goal!"
Thomas M. Loarie, Top Reviewer for America's #1 Online Bookseller

"Curtis, The Reagan Book is Brilliant!"
Dr. Michael E. Fischer, Director Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs

"Dear Curtis, YOUR BOOK IS A MASTERPIECE! I am so honored to be included and have my small role given so much space (Vol.1). As I've told you, I was only a spear-carrier, but was given the opportunity to carry some pretty potent spears. Again, my friend, THANK YOU---CONGRATULATIONS ON A TRUE WORK OF ART---and thank you for letting me be YOUR friend."
'Tom' Thomas C. Ellick, Special Assistant to the Reagan Cabinet-Office of the Governor, Planning & Policy Development: "Selling" of new programs through the Media, Liaison with California State Legislature

"Dear Curtis, Thank You so very much for the finished product after your many years of work on the RR Oral History & Book Project! Everyone honored in your book saw the Reagan's through different eyeglasses. There was so much I learned that was new! You gave me too much space! I am honored to have been included in Vol.1. RR would have been so appreciative---I can see him grinning and ducking his head (normal gestures for us) with delight as he said, "Well Curtis this is a fine surprise I won't soon forget!" "So Thank You from Nancy and me!" "For the pleasure of your company and all that you did to make my life run so smoothly." "Thanks from this Nancy too, Curtis. Well done!"
Nancy Clark Reynolds, KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA) news anchor, Assistant Press Secretary under Lyn Nofziger, Special Assistant to Nancy Reagan-thru "Hiatus" years to the W.H., Press & Media contact during 1970's for Reagan Family, "Goodwill Ambassadors" for President Richard Nixon, traveling around the world aboard A.F. Three 0r Four-aircraft-U.S. Department of State, 1980's created Press & Media contact in Washington D.C. for Reagan's Presidential Campaigns, East Wing Transition Team, Friend and Regular visitor to the Reagans at the White House, International Election Observer for President Reagan

'A great addition to the scholarship on Reagan.' It is especially important as I think you really capture the compelling essence of Reagan's character and political convictions. At base, Reagan comes across, not as an ambitious politica

About the Author

Curtis Patrick: attended USC School of Business and the School of Journalism, became Special Assistant to Senator Barry Goldwater, AZ, in 1964. In 1965, chosen as Reagan's first Advanceman, Team Leader, later Special Assistant to Governor Reagan. Spent over forty years heading Task Forces for Governor, and Special Projects for President Reagan. A respected Civic and business leader, public-speaker, radio talk show guest and local ABC-TV political commentator and debater. Chairman, Nevada Republican Party.