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The Reagan I Knew
- Letto da: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Durata: 6 ore e 11 min
- Versione integrale Audiolibro
- Categorie: Biografie e memorie, Storico
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Sintesi dell'editore
For all the words that have been written about him, Ronald Reagan remains an enigma. His former speechwriter Peggy Noonan called him "paradox all the way down," and even his son despaired of ever truly knowing him. But Reagan was not an enigma to William F. Buckley Jr. They understood and taught each other for decades, and together they changed history.
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- Hebern
- 12/10/2020
More Buckley than Reagan
I listened to this one because I really enjoy learning about our Presidents and because although I disagreed with him politically, I always admired Buckley’s intellect. I ended up disappointed on both counts, but did learn a few things about Reagan, but less than I expected. The book for the most part consists of letters between Buckley and Reagan and transcripts of Reagan’s appearances on Buckley’s show before Reagan became President. Knowing that Buckley had a personal relationship with Reagan, I was expecting more. I was expecting insights into what Reagan was like as a person or stories about their personal interactions. The book provided none of that. Reagan’s letters did show a thoughtful consideration of the policies the two discussed. Reagan came off as informed and intelligent in those discussions. Unfortunately, however, Buckley wrote Reagan more than Reagan wrote Buckley. So, we actually learn more about Buckley than Reagan. This is unfortunate because I left with a worse image of Buckley than I started with. One particular letter during Reagan’s Presidency shows a very homophobic Buckley joking about the AIDS crisis. To publish that letter more than 20 years later without regret or explanation really left a lasting impression of Buckley in a negative way for me. Buckley was obviously an admirer of Reagan. The limited amount we learn about Reagan in the book was positive, I just wish there had been more of that.
The narrator was a good one for the audio version. I think there are better books out there to gain insight on Reagan, however.
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- Charlotte
- 14/01/2011
Great!
Excellent book, well written and very entertaining. You move through it very fast. I don't want it to end.
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- MarketSmartLee
- 21/07/2013
So Charming
Would you consider the audio edition of The Reagan I Knew to be better than the print version?
Yes.
What did you like best about this story?
The people in the book are so charming and gracious.
What about Malcolm Hillgartner’s performance did you like?
He's a good narrator. The voice is pleasant and harmonious with this set of characters.
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- DanzTheManz
- 07/01/2011
Wow What A Book!
I can't say enough about this book. It's full of historical moments, wonderful letters between WFB and the Reagans and insights into the two men that are entertaining and fascinating. This book is a MUST have if you were a fan of Reagan or Buckley or both. You will learn things you didn't know and find yourself with even more appreciation for these two titans.
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- TS
- 16/08/2021
Excellent
Great narration. Forgot how eloquent a writer and thinker WFB was. A pleasure to read and enjoy.
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- E. Prine
- 22/10/2020
Excellent inside knowledge
This book was not at all what I was expecting and almost stopped reading. Turned out to be a fascinating perspective of several amazing patriots.
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- Tim Shideler
- 03/10/2021
Very Good Book, nice read
Buckley was one of the most knowledgeable and intelligent conservatives of the 20th century. He is worth listening to long after his heyday.
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- Kyle H
- 07/06/2021
Loved this book!
An amazing tale of friendship through the ups and downs of public life. also loved the inclusion of the personal correspondence between WFB and the Reagans.
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- Scott L
- 24/05/2021
Mostly personal correspondence
Primarily the readings of personal correspondence, some of which was interesting and offered some insight into the personalities and issues of the day.
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- ZoZo4578
- 12/05/2021
Entertaining
I was impress with this book, glad I downloaded it. Learned a few things I didn’t know it may have forgotten. Nice book to listen to, I would recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31/10/2018
The individuals who led conservative politics.
For anyone interested in conservative politics this is interesting background history. First-hand interactions with history defining individuals.