"In What Would Reagan Do? former New Jersey governor Chris Christie takes a fresh look at President Ronald Reagan's character-driven political instincts and deeply impactful relationships across party lines--finding plenty of compelling insights for our current national dysfunction. Building on lessons from his own hardscrabble upbringing, Reagan transformed the Republican Party and the political landscape forever. Two decades after Reagan's death, Christie shows how the life lessons of the beloved president are more alive than ever--and can restore American leadership again"-- Back cover.

Introduction: First time -- Jack and Nelle's boy -- Inspired for life -- Tuned in -- Walk of fame -- Company man -- His way -- Bigger tent -- Kitchen cabinet -- Breaking barriers -- Best buds -- Four more -- Evil empire -- Challenged -- New Americans -- Fading Teflon -- First friend -- Tear down -- So long -- Epilogue: No comparison.