A Charitable Remembrance

Patti Davis gained notoriety for her lifestyle which distinctly clashed with her famous parents' public portrayal of family values and decorum. As actors, then at the pinnacle of politics, the Reagans exemplified everything the Republican party stood for. Then Patti wrote her memoir (tell-all?) which contradicted much of the patina presented to the world. It seems that with time has come some release, or forgiveness, or at least a broader perspective. This little book still says a lot, but in a measured and careful way, taking into consideration that we all have a history with which we're dealing, which shades our behavior for better or worse.