The Humor of Ronald Reagan: Quips, Jokes and Anecdotes From the Great Communicator

"The Humor of Ronald Reagan: Quips, Jokes and Anecdotes From the Great Communicator" combines the wit, warmth and wisdom of one America’s most beloved presidents. A compilation of the best quips, jokes and anecdotes from the Reagan presidency, the book is divided into two sections.

“Part I: The Quips” features short jokes and one-liners. It’s divided into 31 topics such as taxes, big government, inflation, Democrats, age, healthcare, the press, Washington D.C., diplomacy and Communism. Each joke is identified by the event, place and time it was given. The jokes are arranged in monologue form so it seems like President Reagan is giving a funny speech on each topic.

“Part II: The Anecdotes” covers longer jokes and stories. It’s divided into personal anecdotes, general anecdotes and point makers. You can see exactly how President Reagan used humor to make points about elitist attitudes, communication, loyalty commitment, benefits of change, patience, optimism and many other issues. Anyone who does public speaking can easily adapt many of these stories for their own use.

The book is a must-have for Reagan fans, history buffs, public speakers and anyone who likes to laugh.