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February 6, 1911 june 5, 2004 was an american politician who served as the 40th president of the united states from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Like all legends, reagans lengthy life and career have been molded to fit certain narratives, to the point that they obscure the actual man. American life by ronald reagan, first edition, signed abebooks. Ronald reagans an american life inspired me with its in depth details of all the challenges president reagan had to over come.
In the touching early part of his autobiography, former president ronald reagan confesses to a. For eight years ronald reagan oversaw the greatest nation in history. Ronald wilson reagan feb 6, 1911 jun 5, 2004 was an american politician who served as the 40th president of the united states from 1981 to 1989. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The story of ronald reagan this documentary is about the life and legacy of president ronald reagan. He focused on his family life and how he dealt with an alcoholic father. The only movie actor ever to become president, he had a remarkable skill as an orator that earned him the title the great communicator. He also discussed his career in hollywood and experiences in. Here, in his own words, is the story of his lifepublic and privatetold in a book both frank and compellingly readable. Reagan defeated democratic challenger walter mondale in a landslide victory. The emotional moment ronald reagan learned he had alzheimers. President ronald reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the soviet union to end the cold war. For the first time he tells the story of his public life and private life, in a book which is frank, revealing, and compellingly readable.
In this remarkable autobiography, ronald reagan presents a definitive personal account of his historic presidency. No president in this century has achieved such popularity as president reagan did in his eight years in office. The life of ronald reagan looks at the personal and family life of the golden age actor, governor and president, while highlighting his accomplishments and assessing his ongoing legacy. This book is hand signed on a special numbered page by president reagan on acidneutral paper. An american life book by ronald reagan official publisher. Few presidents have accomplished more, or been so effective in changing the direction of government in ways that. An american life an american life by ronald reagan. Im entering the sunset of my life this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Jul 01, 2004 listen to american life audiobook by ronald reagan. This hard cover leather book is an easton press limited numbered first edition of 2000 signed an american life by ronald reagan. For the first time he tells the story of his public life. The classic autobiography spanning 100 years of our beloved 40th president, from february 6, 1911 to now. This book will take you through the whole life of this incredible man.
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Ronald reagan, 40th president of the united states 198189, noted for his conservative republicanism, his fervent anticommunism, and his appealing personal style. His narrative is full of insights, from the unseen dangers of gorbachevs first visit to the united states to reagan s own personal correspondence with major foreign leaders, as well as his innermost feelings about life in the white house, the assassination attempt, his familyand the enduring love between himself and mrs. Get the best deals on ronald reagan signed book when you shop the largest online selection at. The title of this book is an american life an american life and it was written by ronald reagan. The former president relates the story of his public and private. Author bio ronald reagan was the 40th president of the united states of america.
He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency. High school year book picture ronald reagan an american life radio announcer on who in. From modest beginnings in a small midwestern town to a distinguished career in films and television, he lived the american dream. Buy an american life by ronald reagan online at alibris. Ronald reagan meets with the new york giants football team after their super bowl xxi victory, february, 1987. You will go through the struggles he had in his teen life.
Ronald reagan books list of books by author ronald reagan. An american life is the 1990 autobiography authored by former american president ronald reagan. An american life is the 1990 autobiography of former american president ronald reagan, ghostwritten by robert lindsey. An american life book by ronald reagan thriftbooks. Prior to his presidency, he was a hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of. Although overlong and often superficial in dealing with historical context, this is a book that probably comes as close to capturing the essence of ronald reagan the man as opposed to ronald. Ronald reagan truly loved america and the american people. An american life the autobiography by ronald reagan illustrated. As governor of california and as the centurys most popular president, he embodi. Ronald reagan gave his first policy speech regarding aids in 1987 after the death of a friend from hivaids, about 7 years and 20,000 deaths into the aids crisis.
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