Benze (political science, Washington and Jefferson College) paints Nancy Reagan's career as first lady in terms of the influence of her background in acting, especially on her husband's political career, where she served as a "supporting actor." He describes her life before the presidency, years in Sacramento, influence on appointments, interest in astrology, "Just Say No" campaign, and her handling of her husband's Alzheimer's disease. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)