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    The Reagan Diaries Selections
    The Reagan Diaries Selections
    The Reagan Diaries Selections
    Audiobook (abridged)2 hours

    The Reagan Diaries Selections

    Written by Ronald Reagan

    Narrated by Eric Conger

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    About this audiobook

    During his two terms as the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he left office, this remarkable record—the only daily Presidential diary in American history—is available for the first time.

    Edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a striking insight into one of this nation's most important presidencies and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Whether he was in his White House residence study or aboard Air Force One, each night Reagan wrote about the events of his day, which often included his relationships with other world leaders and the unforgettable moments that defined the era.

    Seldom before has the American public been given access to the unfiltered experiences and opinions of a President in his own words. To read these diaries—filled with Reagan's trademark wit, sharp intelligence, and humor—is to gain a unique understanding of one of the most beloved occupants of the Oval Office in our nation's history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJun 5, 2007
    ISBN9780061469312
    The Reagan Diaries Selections
    Author

    Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.

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    • 4/5
      Interesting historical record of events of the 80s and of the presidency itself. It is obviously a very strenuous job. Also good insight into Reagan himself - important man, whether you agree or disagree with him.
    • 4/5
      A fantastic collection of the thoughts of arguably our greatest president in modern times. I was amazed at the difference, in every aspect, of what this man stood for and how he approached his job and what we currently have going on in Washington, D.C. It took me a while to read this because the diary entries were fairly chopped up and abbreviated in places, but it was definitely worth the read. I recommend this for anyone who appreciates what we once had in this country.
    • 5/5
      I grew up in the 80s. That America I sorely miss.
    • 4/5
      I'm not typically into politics or biographies, but I have to admit, I loved this.
    • 4/5
      It is a long account of his time in office. You learn that he loved Nancy very much and worried when they were apart. The last few chapters were the best as it was President Reagan giving a few of his iconic speeches. I thank whom ever took the time to create this book in audio format as I probably would not have made it to the end if I was reading it.
    • 1/5
      Maybe if I'd kept reading longer I would have gotten into this book, but it was just so unbelievably dull and boring... It's one of the few books I gave up on. I read quickly, but there are so many books I'd rather be reading.
    • 4/5
      The book is an edited version of the daily diaries Reagan kept while he was president. They're short bullet entries. There are quite a few missed days; I guess that the editor did not believe them germane. The book showed the life of the most powerful person on the planet. His devotion to Nancy is remarkable. I was impressed at his response to the liberal press of the time--he seemed to hold no animosity, but rather viewed it as a contest: "I won that round" says he. Further, he seems to know when he had an impact with people...or not...and commented on same. His ups and downs with the Soviets show raw emotion and dedication to the people of both nations. The book shows that the RR who spoke to us on TV was for real.
    • 5/5
      An inside look at a good man. Remembering history from an older view point made it even more interesting. His fights against taxes and to bring down the interest rates and put people to work really take on a new light from his diary entries.