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The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Hardcover - Harpercollins)
 

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The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Hardcover - Harpercollins)
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.

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The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Paperback - Reprint)
Culled from his handwritten daily diaries, an account of the fortieth president's eight years in the oval office offers insight into his character as well as the behind-the-scenes factors that contributed to such events as his first inauguration and the end of the Cold War. 200,000 first printing. Reprint.

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God And Ronald Reagan by Paul Kengor (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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God And Ronald Reagan by Paul Kengor (Paperback - Reprint)

Ronald Reagan is hailed today for a presidency that restored optimism to America, engendered years of economic prosperity, and helped bring about the fall of the Soviet Union. Yet until now little attention has been paid to the role Reagan's personal spirituality played in his political career, shaping his ideas, bolstering his resolve, and ultimately compelling him to confront the brutal -- and, not coincidentally, atheistic -- Soviet empire.

In this groundbreaking book, political historian Paul Kengor draws upon Reagan's legacy of speeches and correspondence, and the memories of those who knew him well, to reveal a man whose Christian faith remained deep and consistent throughout his more than six decades in public life. Raised in the Disciples of Christ Church by a devout mother with a passionate missionary streak, Reagan embraced the church after reading a Christian novel at the age of eleven. A devoted Sunday-school teacher, he absorbed the church's model of "practical Christianity" and strived to achieve it in every stage of his life.

But it was in his lifelong battle against communism -- first in Hollywood, then on the political stage -- that Reagan's Christian beliefs had their most profound effect. Appalled by the religious repression and state-mandated atheism of Bolshevik Marxism, Reagan felt called by a sense of personal mission to confront the USSR. Inspired by influences as diverse as C.S. Lewis, Whittaker Chambers, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, he waged an openly spiritual campaign against communism, insisting that religious freedom was the bedrock of personal liberty. "The source of our strength in the quest for human freedom is not material, but spiritual," he said in his Evil Empire address. "And because it knows no limitation, it must terrify and ultimately triumph over those who would enslave their fellow man."

From a church classroom in 1920s Dixon, Illinois, to his triumphant mission to Moscow in 1988, Ronald Reagan was both political leader and spiritual crusader. God and Ronald Reagan deepens immeasurably our understanding of how these twin missions shaped his presidency -- and changed the world.

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Ronald Reagan by James Sutherland (Hardcover - Viking Childrens Books)
 

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Ronald Reagan by James Sutherland (Hardcover - Viking Childrens Books)
Offers a look at the remarkable life of this diverse man whose love for his nation, optimistic attitude, and strong leadership returned patriotism, hope, and inspiration to America; improved the nation's bad economy; and changed the course of world events by working to end the Cold War through diplomatic efforts.

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How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life by Peter Robinson (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life by Peter Robinson (Paperback - Reprint)

As a young speechwriter in the Reagan White House, Peter Robinson was responsible for the celebrated "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech. He was also one of a core group of writers who became informal experts on Reagan -- watching his every move, absorbing not just his political positions, but his personality, manner, and the way he carried himself. In How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life, Robinson draws on journal entries from his days at the White House, as well as interviews with those who knew the president best, to reveal ten life lessons he learned from the fortieth president -- a great yet ordinary man who touched the individuals around him as surely as he did his millions of admirers around the world.

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Ronald Reagan by John Patrick Diggins (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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Ronald Reagan by John Patrick Diggins (Paperback - Reprint)
A reevaluation of the late fortieth president argues that his accomplishments were marginalized by liberal biases and places Reagan among the nation's greatest leaders, offering insight into the more sophisticated endeavors of his presidency while discussing such topics as his negotiations with Gorbachev, his opposition to foreign interventions, and his distrust of big government. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

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Letters From The Desk Of Ronald Reagan by Ronald Reagan (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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Letters From The Desk Of Ronald Reagan by Ronald Reagan (Paperback - Reprint)

Ronald Reagan, one of America’s most beloved presidents, is now gone. But his voice lives on in this stirring and very personal collection of letters written during his presidency to his fellow Americans, showing us a new and surprisingly intimate side of our fortieth president.

During even the busiest times in his presidency, Ronald Reagan took time out to respond to dozens of letters each week from the many friends and private citizens who wrote to him about their concerns. These letters, collected in the president’s “Handwriting File,” have never been examined by historians. Now Ralph E. Weber and his son, Ralph A. Weber, have culled the best of this collection, arranged chronologically to track the course of political events during the eight years of his presidency. A fascinating glimpse at the issues facing the United States during the 1980s, Letters from the Desk of Ronald Reagan traces history in the making.

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Ronald Reagan by Denise Lewis Patrick (Hardcover - Harpercollins Childrens Books)
 

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Ronald Reagan by Denise Lewis Patrick (Hardcover - Harpercollins Childrens Books)
Takes a close-up look at Ronald Reagan, a well-known actor who became a popular President, through interviews with experts and lively writing that deliver accurate reporting as well as historical and contemporary photographs that capture the life and times of this determined man to show how his cold war policies paved the way for a freer world today. Simultaneous.

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Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher by Nicholas Wapshott (Paperback - Reprint)
 

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Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher by Nicholas Wapshott (Paperback - Reprint)
An incisive dual portrait of a seminal Anglo-American friendship takes a close-up look at the relationship between political allies and soulmates Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, profiling a complex, deeply personal, and influential friendship and its transformative impact on the history of the twentieth century. Reprint.

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RONALD REAGAN by Peter J. Wallison (Paperback - Basic Books)
 

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RONALD REAGAN by Peter J. Wallison (Paperback - Basic Books)
A former Reagan White House Counsel presents a comprehensive picture of Ronald Reagan, focusing on how his distinctive leadership style was the source of both his setbacks and his success.

An icon of the twentieth century, Ronald Reagan has earned a place among the most popular and successful U.S. presidents. In this compelling firsthand account of Reagan's presidency, Peter J. Wallison, former White House Counsel to President Reagan, argues that Reagan took office with a fully developed public philosophy and strategy for governing that was unique among modern presidents. "I am not a great man," Reagan once said, "just committed to great ideas."

Wallison shows how Reagan's unyielding attachment to certain key ideas--communicated through his speeches--created a cohesive administration and revived the spirit of the nation. In Ronald Reagan, Wallison describes what it was like to be on Reagan's White House staff and how Reagan's attachment to principle produced both the best and worst days of his presidency. Updated with a new epilogue.

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The Primetime Presidency of Ronald Reagan by Robert E. Denton (Hardcover - Praeger Pub Text)
 

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The Primetime Presidency of Ronald Reagan by Robert E. Denton (Hardcover - Praeger Pub Text)
Beginning in the 1970s, the public has turned to the media for information and guidance in selecting their presidents. Television has become the primary means of getting to know the issues and candidates. This monograph examines the mediazation of the U.S. presidency, as exemplified by President Reagan's role as "the great communicator." Specifically, Denton analyzes the use of television as an instrument of image-making and governing, the role of the media in contemporary politics, the impact of television on presidential politics, and the future of the presidency in the age of television.

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Ronald Reagan by Denise Lewis Patrick (Paperback - Trophy Pr)
 

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Ronald Reagan by Denise Lewis Patrick (Paperback - Trophy Pr)
Takes a close-up look at Ronald Reagan, a well-known actor who became a popular President, through interviews with experts and lively writing that deliver accurate reporting as well as historical and contemporary photographs that capture the life and times of this determined man to show how his cold war policies paved the way for a freer world today. Simultaneous.

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Ronald Reagan by Heather Lehr Wagner (Reinforced Hardcover - Chelsea House Pub)
 

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Ronald Reagan by Heather Lehr Wagner (Reinforced Hardcover - Chelsea House Pub)
Profiles the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, discussing his childhood, time in Hollywood, California governorship, and presidency.

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Ronald Reagan by Montrew Dunham (Paperback - Aladdin Paperbacks)
 

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Ronald Reagan by Montrew Dunham (Paperback - Aladdin Paperbacks)
Ronald Reagan was America's 40th president, but even before he ran for officein his native California, he was known to millions as a movie star. Color andb&w illustrations throughout.

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