Using revealing excerpts from his letters (over 1000 of them) through the years, the authors trace Ronald Reagan`s biography. Reagan`s letters--which range from encouraging advice for his son to friendly exchanges with an African-American pen pal--provide insights into his views on marriage, Hollywood, American politics in general, and the conservative agenda in particular. His correspondents include Ella Fitzgerald, George Bush, Dr. Spock, Mickey Rooney, Richard Nixon, and Margaret Thatcher.