Ronald Reagan Our 40th President Author:Winston Groom Ronald Reagan is a revered and popular president who inspired America and shaped the future more than any other modern president. Yet, despite the numerous books about him, many young adults still don?t know President Reagan?s remarkable life story. Until now. Enter Ronald Reagan Our 40th President. Written by Winston Groom, author of the nation... more »al bestseller, Forrest Gump, Ronald Reagan Our 40th President is the first book about the Great Communicator written especially for young adults. Starting with Ronald Reagan?s early days when he was a superstar football player known as Dutch, Groom traces Reagan's extraordinary career from Hollywood actor to California governor to United States President. Along the way, Groom not only explains Reagan's political accomplishments, but reveals the personal traits that set him apart from other presidents, namely Reagan's sense of humor, integrity, character, morality, and insight into situations and people. Masterfully weaving in American history and lessons about economics, our legislative system, and what it means to be upstanding leader, Ronald Reagan Our 40th President is perfect for any young adult from 12-18.« less