This appreciation of Ronald Reagan the man focuses on what the author sees as his exemplary qualities of character--steadfastness, honesty, courage, etc. Noonan sees these as the defining qualities that make a great leader. She shares...

A portrait of Pope John Paul II recounts his struggles against Nazism, communism, and scandal and describes his written works, his survival of an assassination attempt, and his lasting influence on both world history and the Catholic ...