True Reagan by James Rosebush

I had the pleasure of meeting James back in February of 2019 at an event I helped host with Alexander Golding and Helped Hope. Alex was insistent that I met James and we shared in a wonderful conversation. After we chatted for a little while, we talked about reading and he mentioned the book that he had recently published, this book on Ronald Reagan. It was spectacular and undoubtedly one of the best books that I have ever read. Not only did I love the writing, but the admiration and respect I have for Ronald Reagan also grew immensely as well.

The beginning of the book shared Reagan’s life view and some of the perspective that he carried with him throughout the entirety of his life. Reagan the lifeguard, I loved that. As the leader of the United States, one of his responsibilities, I believe, should be to care for the American people. I believe it’s imperative that we live out our values and after reading through this book, I see Reagan did just that throughout his presidency and his life.

Pg. 7, His life and his values are inseparable from what he was able to accomplish in public office, and that is the greatest Reagan leadership lesson of all. Reagan’s beliefs provide a road map to his genuine core.

I believe he always saw himself as a lifeguard — ultimately on a much larger river — on a larger mission. Reagan the lifeguard. It explains a…