Lady in Red: An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan

Sheila Tate

Apr 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Kimberly Farr

About this audiobook

Lady in Red is the long-awaited collection of behind-the-scenes stories of one of the most influential First Ladies in modern history -- Nancy Reagan. Lovingly compiled by long-time close confidante and aide, Sheila Tate, the audiobook provides a rare and much-anticipated look into the personal life of the president's wife, from her daily routines and travels as First Lady to her friendships and deep influence in the Reagan White House.

Lady in Red depicts a nuanced portrait of this graceful yet strong woman who felt it was her mission to restore a sense of grandeur, mystique, and excitement to the presidency, showcasing the various roles that Mrs. Reagan played during her years in the White House, that of Wife, Mother, Protector, Host, Diplomat, and Advisor, among others. 

To complete the portrait, Lady in Red includes interviews with the friends and politicians who knew Mrs. Reagan best: President George H. W. Bush, Chris Wallace, James Baker, Ed Meese, Maureen Dowd, and Marlin Fitzwater share their most cherished memories of the First Lady.

About the author

SHEILA TATE served as Press Secretary to First Lady Nancy Reagan from 1981-1985, handling some of the most newsworthy and controversial issues of the first Reagan term. After leaving the White House staff, she and Jody Powell, former White House Press Secretary to President Jimmy Carter, founded Powell Tate, which quickly became one of Washington's most successful public relations firms. Sheila served as Press Secretary to George H.W. Bush during his successful campaign for the Presidency in 1988, and for his transition. In 1996, she was Communications Director for the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego. Sheila remained in close touch with Nancy Reagan after the Reagans returned to California, speaking with her often until Mrs. Reagan's passing in 2016.