The trajectory of his life was remarkable: from Midwestern schoolboy, sports announcer, and Hollywood actor to governor of California and two-term President of the United States. There is no doubt that Ronald Reagan was one of the most complex and fascinating personalities of our time. "Ronald Reagan: A Biography" captures all the varied aspects of Reagan's life and career, portraying him as a politician, a husband, a father--and as a human being with a unique brand of charisma.

Anchored by Reagan's memorable personality and appeal, this lively, concise biography explores the full range...