“I wrote a book,” Reagan told Spencer near the end of their meeting. The book also proves that Reagan was never just an actor, reciting the lines of Spencer-style political pros. They shared a sense of humor, with Hubler calling their project “the saga of Reagan” while Reagan called it “my literary epic.” They also shared a work ethic. As one reviewer put it, the book “may make Ronald Reagan governor.”At this point, Spencer and a wealthy team of Reagan-boosting “friends” stepped in. Lou Cannon, who covered the race as a reporter, was offered the book by a Reagan staffer.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 09, 2020 10:52 UTC