false<![CDATA[The Reagan Diaries]]>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182312992m/1258718.jpg125871811 During his two terms as the fortieth 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.
Brought together in one volume and 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 Mikhail Gorbachev, Pope John Paul II, Mohammar al-Qaddafi, and Margaret Thatcher, among others, and the unforgettable moments that defined the era—from his first inauguration to the end of the Cold War, the Iran hostage crisis to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt.
The Reagan Diaries reveals more than just Reagan's political experiences: many entries are concerned with the president's private thoughts and feelings—his love and devotion for Nancy Reagan and their family, his belief in God and the power of prayer. Seldom before has the American public been given access to the unfiltered experiences and opinions of a president in his own words, from Reagan's description of near-drowning at the home of Hollywood friend Claudette Colbert to his determination to fight Fidel Castro at every turn and keep the Caribbean Sea from becoming a "Red Lake."
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.8673161862007The Reagan Diariestotal:259|5:80|4:97|3:63|2:15|1:4|25910115908642falsefalseThu Jun 12 14:40:59 -0700 2008Thu Jun 12 18:22:35 -0700 2008
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50falsefalseTue Jul 07 16:31:45 -0700 2009Tue Jul 07 16:31:56 -0700 2009 It was sort of an accident. I was just waiting in line at the bookstore and saw The Reagan Diaries sitting near the check out. I started flipping through it and I just couldn't put it down....more...]]>
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30falsefalseTue Feb 26 13:03:09 -0800 2008Tue Jan 15 14:31:06 -0800 2008Wed Feb 13 12:08:32 -0800 2008 As one would imagine, it’s a great historical document, and I recommend the Diaries for anyone who w...more...]]>
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40falsefalseMon Apr 27 00:00:00 -0700 2009Sat Apr 11 07:52:37 -0700 2009Mon Apr 27 15:27:22 -0700 2009 The reason I gave it 4 was simple, it pulled me in. I found it very interesting and on several occasions found myself online trying to get more background on something discussed.
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30falsefalseWed Jan 28 13:32:59 -0800 2009Fri Apr 18 05:36:55 -0700 2008Wed Jan 28 13:32:59 -0800 2009 While, going through the book, I ran into entry about the automakers. They were wanting Regan to tell Japan to limit how many cars they bring to the US. Now think about that, they wanted the President...more...]]>
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50falsefalseFri Jun 06 05:10:36 -0700 2008Sat Jun 14 03:23:01 -0700 2008 However, I learned a lot in reading this book. Reagan was truly an honest and virtuous man. No mat...more...]]>
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30falsefalseSat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007Thu Oct 04 16:31:09 -0700 2007Thu Oct 04 16:36:48 -0700 2007 I'm impressed with how exceptional yet ordinary he was. His love for Nancy was deep and he completely enj...more...]]>
40falsefalseFri Sep 11 00:20:49 -0700 2009Tue Sep 29 10:03:02 -0700 2009 Interesting to see how he perceived things. His entries prove that he was by no means the bumbling old-man liberals try and make him out to be. He is surprisingly engaged in almost every policy matter....]]>
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