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Product Identifiers

PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

ISBN-101524762199

ISBN-139781524762193

eBay Product ID (ePID)240329125

Product Key Features

Book TitleLady in Red : an Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicWomen, United States / 20th Century, Women in Politics, Presidents & Heads of State

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorSheila Tate

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight14.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-289011

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal973.927092 B

SynopsisLady in Red is the ultimate collection of stories and images related to First Lady Nancy Reagan, lovingly compiled by her close friend and former press secretary. Confidante of Mrs. Reagan's for over 30 years, Sheila Tate gives readers a rare glimpse into the personal life of the president's wife. Tate shares her photographs of the First Family, entrusted to her by Mrs. Reagan because they were her favorite images, and includes correspondence and notes between the two friends. Lady in Red focuses on the various roles that Mrs. Reagan inhabited during her years in the White House--Wife, Protector, Fixer, Host, Diplomat, and Advisor, among others. Tate develops a nuanced portrait of this graceful yet strong woman who felt it was her mission to restore a sense of grandeur, mystique, and drama to the presidency. In each role, Mrs. Reagan brought a sense of pride and purpose to the White House--and the nation. Tate interviews the friends and politicians who knew her best as they share their favorite stories of the First Lady. Key players such as President George H. W. Bush, Chris Wallace, James Baker, Ed Meese, Maureen Dowd, and Marlin Fitzwater share their most cherished memories of Mrs. Reagan, adding depth and variety to this tribute., Lady in Red is the long-awaited collection of behind-the-scenes stories and iconic images of one of the most influential First Lady in modern history -- Nancy Reagan. Lovingly compiled by long-time close confidante and aide, Sheila Tate, the book provides a rare and much-anticipated look into the personal life of the president's wife, from her daily routines and travels as First Lady to her friendships and deep influence in the Reagan White House. Lady in Red depicts a nuanced portrait of this graceful yet strong woman who felt it was her mission to restore a sense of grandeur, mystique, and excitement to the presidency, showcasing the various roles that Mrs. Reagan played during her years in the White House, that of Wife, Mother, Protector, Host, Diplomat, and Advisor, among others. The book also features twenty-four pages of gorgeous color photographs, including "Nancy's Album," a collection of Mrs. Reagan's favorite photographs, which she entrusted to Sheila to share with the world after she and her beloved Ronnie had passed. To complete the portrait, Lady in Red includes interviews with the friends and politicians who knew Mrs. Reagan best: President George H. W. Bush, Chris Wallace, James Baker, Ed Meese, Maureen Dowd, and Marlin Fitzwater share their most cherished memories of the First Lady.

LC Classification NumberE878