Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan lay near death after a gunman's bullet came within inches of his heart. His recovery was nothing short of remarkable -- or so it seemed. But Reagan was grievously injured, forcing him to encounter a challenge that few men ever face. Could he silently overcome his traumatic experience while at the same time carrying out the duties of the most powerful man in the world? Killing Reagan reaches back to...

Features a biography of the fortieth president of the United States including his early years, education at Eureka College, his early career as a radio announcer, actor, president of the Screen Actors Guild, and key events from President Reagan's administration.