I have read every major work about Ronald Reagan. Almost all of them focus on his political life and his policies. But almost none cover the years after he was President. Craig Shirley's recent book, "The Last Act" sets the standard for a beautifully-written and well-researched history on those years. And now Peggy Grande offers a personal glimpse into that time that only she could provide as the Executive Assistant to President Reagan in his post-presidential years.

Peggy Grande has an amazing story, going to work for President Reagan straight out of college and spending ten years at his side. You can feel the butterflies in your own stomach, as she describes her first trip to President Reagan's office to interview for an internship. You can feel her joy as she describes how President Reagan and Nancy play with and interact with her children. And you'll laugh as she describes "The Speech" she would give her toddlers on their way to the Reagans' home to not touch anything!

You'll feel her emotions as she begins to notice changes in President Reagan five years into her tenure as he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. And if you are able to hold back tears as she describes the last time she says goodbye to him, you are stronger than I.

This is not a political book focused on the policies of President Reagan, but a personal one that gives us a glimpse of the gentleman who was the 40th President of the United States. In no way does Peggy Grande violate the confidence or trust both President and Nancy Reagan placed in her. Peggy Grande's "The President Will See You Now" is a beautiful tribute to the Reagans and a gift to history.