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This book is special to me. First, pages 300-301 contain a letter from President Reagan to my Uncle Bill a prominent Chicago businessman and Reagan friend in his birth state. The November 10, 1981 letter discusses economic issues surrounding high interest rates and the Federal Reserve. For me the best part of the letter was when President Reagan stated: “Please give my best to Jan.” Jan (Janice) was my father’s sister, my godmother and as my dad a first generation American born citizen. This praise and recognition elevated the festive atmosphere during our annual Cape Cod family reunions.
Reagan (1911-2004), known as the great communicator, enjoyed correspondence through letters similar to early U.S. Presidents, Washington, Adams and Jefferson. The book is a collection of Reagan letters spanning 72 years from 1922-1994 including his days in the White House from 1981-1989. Reading and writing complement each other and in one letter Reagan mentioned his love of books by: “The joy of reading has always been with me. Indeed, I can’t think of a greater torture than being isolated in a guest hotel room without something to read.” Other correspondence reveals his humor, his faith and that he was sensitive yet also a strong individual.
I have long appreciated President Reagan for both his firm convictions and his service to our country. The book touched upon many fond memories.
Reagan (1911-2004), known as the great communicator, enjoyed correspondence through letters similar to early U.S. Presidents, Washington, Adams and Jefferson. The book is a collection of Reagan letters spanning 72 years from 1922-1994 including his days in the White House from 1981-1989. Reading and writing complement each other and in one letter Reagan mentioned his love of books by: “The joy of reading has always been with me. Indeed, I can’t think of a greater torture than being isolated in a guest hotel room without something to read.” Other correspondence reveals his humor, his faith and that he was sensitive yet also a strong individual.
I have long appreciated President Reagan for both his firm convictions and his service to our country. The book touched upon many fond memories.
