Reviews

"This book is long overdue. Mr. Archer has rendered the people of Nevada a fascinating history lesson on one of our state's most successful individuals."
Harry Reid, U.S. Senate Majority Leader

"Bill Raggio, is one of the most decent men I have ever known, is indeed 'a man of his word' and Mike Archer has captured his persona. Bill is tough as nails, but always plays fair. He is a fierce advocate, both in the courtroom and in his legislative leadership. That's why he is a 'winner' -- as is this book!"
Oscar Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas

“No one in the history of the State has been more dedicated to the service of his fellow Nevadans than Bill Raggio. Michael Archer captures the character, humor and dignity of this remarkable man in a way that is both comprehensive and refreshingly readable. Kenny would have been delighted.”
Dema Guinn, wife of the late Governor Kenny Guinn and former First Lady of Nevada

“In recounting the remarkable life of Nevada’s longest serving state legislator, Archer also provides valuable insight into the changes that have occurred in Nevada from mid-twentieth century to the present…a must read for scholars of Nevada history and a book every Nevadan will love.”

Richard H. Bryan, former U.S. Senator and Governor of Nevada

“Michael Archer has done an impeccable job in relating the fascinating career of one of Nevada’s most outstanding citizens. What an exciting ‘ride’ through the history of Nevada over the last fifty plus years!”

Frank Fahrenkopf, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee

“…A thorough, informative and eminently readable biography of Senator Bill Raggio. This is the story of a man guided by conscience, pragmatism, respect for those on the other side of the aisle and an ever present sense of humor whose work…will benefit generations of Nevadans to come."

Joe Crowley, former President of the University of Nevada, Reno

"Michael Archer's thorough research reveals his intellectual honesty and literary balance. Senator Raggio does emerge from these pages as a heroic figure, but not through the insincere adulation of an ingratiating author. Archer greatest skill is revealing Senator Raggio's authenticity... through well-sourced events and invites readers to measure Raggio for themselves... A Man of His Word is much more than a biography; it is a wonderful narrative of Nevada history throughout the 20th century."
David A. Hardy, District Judge, Second Judicial District Court, State of Nevada

 “A well-researched biography…Those that know Bill Raggio are best impressed with the candid appraisal of their good friend that the book offers.”

Harry Spencer, Sparks Tribune

 "Archer moves the authorized biography from Raggio's ancestral background through his childhood and his law and Senate careers. Along the way, Archer writes what comes close to a legal and political history of Washoe County and Nevada in the second half of the 20th Century."

Susan Skorupa, Reno Gazette-Journal

"I became very interested in Raggio's many different activities and also the Nevada history the book revealed. Michael Archer did an excellent job weaving it all together. I have known Bill Raggio for many years, but had not known of many of the contributions he made to the state and nation."
Procter Hug, Jr., United States Circuit Judge , U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit