Reagan's Roots: The People and Places That Shaped His Character - Hardcover

Ronald Reagan is thought of as a Californian, a westerner, but the values that guided him all his life are straight out of the American heartland where he was born and spent the first twenty-one years of his life: northwestern Illinois. He was the product of four generations of rural settlers. The characteristics associated with him—self-reliance, self-confidence, modesty, optimism, loyalty, tolerance, determination, good humor, and reverence for God—all came from his teachers, clergy, role models, the circumstances of his youth, and especially his parents.Through the experiences, challenges, and adventures of his childhood, youth, and young adulthood, Reagan's Roots traces the development of all these elements of his character so that the reader will come away with a better understanding of what madean. His good voice and platform 'presence' would be just right this man a successful and beloved president.

Peter Hannaford has had a long career in American politics and public affairs. In Mr. Reagan's 1976 presidential nomination campaign, Mr. Hannaford was Director of Issues and Research; in the 1980 campaign, he was Senior Communications Advisor to Mr. Reagan. He also served as Assistant to the Governor and Director of Public Affairs for then-Governor Reagan in Sacramento. He is the author of eleven books and numerous articles, columns, and essays.