The Reagan Diaries by Douglas Brinkley, Ronald Reagan (2007, Hardcover)

President Regan was a very fair president and it is so inspiring to look into his diaries and read what he did on a daily basis. Suprising to think that he was one of the only presidents to keep up on the diary idea. Great read, even for us common folk, you know, the people clinging to their guns and their religion and proud of it. One very special feature about this book is it actually has President Regan's HANDWRITING in the front and back covers. An interesting peak into history and worth every penny. I hope everyone who reads this book is inspired, Republican, Democrat, and everything in between.

This was a gift and I don't know what they think of it. It was for my Grandson who is a history major and I heard that he liked it. That's all I know.

Whether you liked Ronald Reagan or not, this is good a look into his private thoughts that is enjoyable, thought provoking, and at time quite humorous. The book shows that he was a deeper person than his public persona demonstrated, and a more caring man than his tough guy image portrayed.
All in all, this is an educational read that is fun, and sheds light onto the times in which he lived.

I read about half of this book from the library on a cruise ship, and had to leave it behind, of course. I found this book on Ebay's Half.com at about half the price of even the discounted books. When it arrived it was in pristine condition, obviously never opened. Cover perfect, too.

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I got the book for my husband as a christmas gift. He was very happy to get it. He is reading it now and loves it. He has been a fan of Ronald Reagen, as president for a long time. It was in excellent condition, got here way before ship date said.

I bo ught this book for my Dad as a Christmas gift, and it was shipped SO FAST and courteously. He loves it!! I saved a lot by not paying retail! Thanks, eBay!!

I have not read it yet but have heard so much about it and also had visited the Ronald Reagan library.

The essence of Ronald Reagan may be best portrayed in his diary entry dated
Thursday, January 12, 1989, as he was leaving Andrews AFB, when he wrote,
"I puddled up when the Marine Band played 'Auld Lang Syne'".

That portrays the essential Ronald Reagan, a man who through nearly 50 years in public service, which followed a very public career as an actor, remained simply one of the most patriotic Americans of his time.

Douglas Brinkley, a great historian, has rendered a great service to the citizens of our nation and the world by giving us so much inside information
about the thinking, writing, decision-making, complexity, and yet the astounding leadership qualities of this great American.

Ronald Reagan is one of a handful of Presidents who kept a day-to-day diary/journal during the length of his presidency. From his first election
and inaugural event, to the attempted assassination in l981, the death of the 250 troops in Lebanon, the famous 'Boys of Point du Hoc' speech and memorial
on the DDay anniversary, to the famous challenge to Gorbachev and the Russian
Communist state to 'tear down this wall', Brinkley brings us not only inside the White House daily routines, but also inside the heart and mind of one of our greatest Presidents.

It is a great read and I recommend it highly.

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