Listen to an american life by ronald reagan available from rakuten kobo. An american life is the 1990 autobiography of former american president ronald reagan, ghostwritten by robert lindsey. Ronald reagans story is a work of major historical importance, a narrative that the washington times calls one of our classic american success stories. Few presidents have accomplished more, or been so effective in changing the direction of. You will go through the struggles he had in his teen life. Brands argues that reagan, along with fdr, was the most consequential president of the 20th century. The personal and political story of ronald reagan, who rose from smalltown beginnings to dominate world events in the 1980s as the most popular us president since roosevelt. Although not a perfect presidency, it is difficult to comprehend any argument that the united states was not better off in 1989 than it was in 1981. At the core of how ronald reagan changed my life are ten of the life lessons robinson learned from the fortieth presidentprinciples that have guided his own life ever since. Ronald reagan was the 40th president of the united states of america. Ronald reagan ronald reagan recounts both his life and his beliefs with uncompromising candor and his familiary wit. Eloquently expressed are his insights, beliefs and optimism for individual liberty, human freedom and world peace for all mankind.
Released almost two years after reagan left office, the book reached number eight on the new york times best seller list. Prior to his presidency, he was a hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of california from 1967 to 1975. An american life book by ronald reagan official publisher page. Ronald wilson reagan february 6, 1911 june 5, 2004 was the 40th president of the united states 19811989. It is very warm and welcoming if a book can be described that way. An american life book by ronald reagan 9 available. Ronald reagan gives us his autobiography, written with humor, humbleness, and good oldfashioned american knowhow. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Brands expresses, with deep, deft, strokes, what will become the accepted view of a great man. American life by ronald reagan, first edition abebooks. Ronald reagan today is a conservative icon, celebrated for transforming the american domestic agenda and playing a crucial part in ending communism in the soviet union.
Ronald reagans an american life inspired me with its in depth details of all the challenges president reagan had to over come. An american life audiobook by ronald reagan 9780743541534. An american life is turned out to be a great read and a history lesson to boot. Few presidents have accomplished more, or been so effective in changing the direction of government in ways. Ronald reagans autobiography is a work of major historical importance. In the republican presidential nomination debates in 2011, reagans name was invoked an average of over five times per debate, more than every other president combined. The book is composed of 748 pages, describing reagans life from his birth in tampico. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ronald wilson reagan, 1911 2004 ronald reagan was born in tampico, illinois on february 6, 1911. It offers little information on ronald reagans progression to conservative thought, his. For eight years ronald reagan oversaw the greatest nation in history. For more information on reagans varied life and careers, listen to the audiobook of his autobiography, an american life, read by ronald reagan himself and available on audio download.
Written by ronald reagan, audiobook narrated by ronald reagan. I was immediately drawn in and comfortable reading about everything from his childhood to his two terms in. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. An american life by ronald reagan overdrive rakuten. Written after completing his second presidential term, reagan recounts his journey to the white house, starting as the son of a shoe salesman in tampico, ill. Reagan is completely honest with his readers, telling his highest point and his lowest point, mistakes he made, and victories he won. Brands brilliantly establishes ronald reagan as one of the two great presidents of the twentieth century, a true peer to franklin roosevelt. From modest beginnings in a small midwestern town to a distinguished career in films and television, he lived the american dream. Reagans name is still as relevant in american politics today, with every politician with an r next to his or her name trying to claim ronald reagans conservative mantle. He worked his way through eureka college, where he studied economics and sociology. An american life audiobook abridged listen instantly.
But it also offers a warm and unforgettable portrait of a great yet ordinary man who touched the individuals around him as surely as he did his millions of admirers around. From new york times bestselling biographer bob spitz, a rich biography of an epic american life, capturing what made ronald reagan so beloved and so transformational. Few presidents have accomplished more, or been so effective in changing the direction of government in ways that are both fundamental and lasting, than ronald reagan. During the late 1940s, reagan and his thenwife, jane wyman, provided the fbi with names of actors within the motion picture industry whom they believed to. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The autobiography by ronald reagan 2011, cd, abridged, reissue at the best. Publication date 1990 topics reagan, ronald, reagan, ronald, presidents, autobiographie publisher new york. Browse ronald reagans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The greatest american ronald reagan audiobook youtube. To ask what ronald reagans autobiography has to tell history about his life or administration is to miss the point. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. After graduation, he became a radio sports announcer for woc, a small radio station in davenport, iowa. As governor of california and as the centurys most popular president, he.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. This book will take you through the whole life of this incredible man. He served two terms as president, from 1981 to 1989. Ronald reagan audio books, best sellers, author bio. More than five years in the making, based on hundreds of interviews and access to previously unavailable documents, and infused with irresistible storytelling charm, bob spitzs reagan stands fair to be the first. Prior to his presidency, he served as the 33rd governor of california 1967. A great political leader speaks with authority, candor and wisdom of his remarkable life.
Ronald reagan was the 40th president of the united states, serving two terms from 1981 to 1989. Read by paul michael, with the recording produced by penguin audio. An american life book by ronald reagan thriftbooks. Here, in his own words, is the story of his lifepublic and privatetold in a book both frank and compellingly readable. High school year book picture ronald reagan an american life radio announcer on who in.
Listen to american life audiobook by ronald reagan. An american life is a piece of unceasing literary importance. Brands, a historian and author of superb presidential biographies, especially andrew jackson, misses the mark with reagan. An american life fits readily into the general pattern of presidential memoirs. American an life by reagan, ronald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. President reagan wrote this book as if he was writing to friends or family. Listen to live radio broadcast recordings of former president ronald reagan at his political best. Bob spitz has crafted a biography of ronald reagan for a celebrityadoring era. While the book offers some new information, especially in regards to family conflict during his presidential campaigns, its more notable for whats left out.
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