The Greatest Communicator

By Dick Wirthlin,

Book cover of The Greatest Communicator: What Ronald Reagan Taught Me About Politics, Leadership, and Life

Book description

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…

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1 author picked The Greatest Communicator as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I knew Richard Wirthlin very well back in the 1980s. I loved the stories about his encounters with Ronald Reagan and how illuminating they were in describing the characters of both men.

The lessons Reagan imparted to Wirthlin explain why Reagan was so successful in politics and his ability to understand his audience. No one knew Reagan better or understood him as well than Richard Wirthlin.

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