Traces the life and career of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood in Illinois, through his time as an actor, to his activities in public office.
The oldest president ever, he survived a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to be 93. Who Was Ronald Reagan? covers his life and times in a balanced, entertaining way for children.
17 As quoted in D'Souza, How an Ordinary Man, 104. 18 Anderson, Revolution, 127, 130–32. 19 Richard Neustadt, foreword to Saving the Reagan Presidency, by David Abshire, vii. 20 D'Souza, How an Ordinary Man, 231.
A fresh psychological interpretation of Reagan's life reveals how the conservative icon reshaped American politics and laid the groundwork for the end of the Cold War.
With warmth and insight, Mary Beth Brown delves into the spiritual journey of America's 40th president and offers profound stories of God's providence in Ronald Reagan's life-from first making it as an actor to winning the presidency, ...
The author shares her unique insight into Ronald Reagan, arguing that his character and courage made him the object of reverence and respect in America.
Featuring archival photographs of the Reagan family along with insightful text, this book is the ultimate commemorative edition to mark the one hundredth anniversary of President Reagan’s birth.
Chronicles the life of the fortieth president of the United States, including his acting career, time in the army, and legacy as commader-in-chief.
Standing before Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in June 1987 , Reagan directly challenged the Kremlin , proclaiming , " Mr. Gorbachev , tear down this wall ! " His blunt words were a telling contrast to John F. Kennedy's emotional but ...
Collected by the Ronald Reagan Foundation, the book includes both Reagan’s own writing and his favorite quotations, proverbs, and excerpts from speeches, poetry, and literature.
This lively, fictionalized biography of Ronald Reagan explores the early years of a boy who would grow up to become known to millions a movie star—and later as America’s fortieth president.