An American Life by Ronald Reagan
Greatest American President In My Lifetime
In this remarkable autobiography, Ronald Reagan presents a definitive
personal account of his historic presidency. With uncompromising candor,
modesty, and wit, he tells the story of his life -- public and private -- and
reveals the events that shaped his reluctant candidacy and the decision-
making process that led to his first nomination; the unseen dangers of
Gorbachevs first visit to America; startling facts about top-secret meetings
involving heads of state; his frustrations with Congress; and his
relationships with the members of his Cabinet. Here are the behind-the-
scenes details of the great themes and dramatic crises marking Reagans
eight years in office, from Lebanon to Grenada, from the struggle to
achieve arms control to tax reform, and his unprecedented personal
diplomacy with major foreign leaders. His narrative is full of new insights
and often surprising revelations regarding his innermost feelings about life
in the White House, the assassination attempt, his family -- and the
enduring love between him and his wife Nancy. An American Life is an

inspiring American success story, a brilliant self-portrait, and a compelling
and significant work of history.
Personal Review: An American Life by Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan writes in such a style that it is as if he is talking directly to
the reader. He has a wonderful and balanced execution of detail and
storytelling that made the 726 pages fly by. I really enjoyed this book. I am
a fan of President Reagan and believe he restored the dignity, integrity,
hope, and respect that America had previously lost.
Reagan starts the book detailing his early life in Dixon, Illinois and takes
the reader on a journey through his struggles with teenage romance,
pursuing a college education, being a lifeguard, work as a sports
broadcaster, the great depression, his father's struggles with substance
abuse and also details how charity used to work. He discusses his
dealings with Hollywood as a struggling actor, he briefly accounts his
marriage to Jayne Wymann (respectfully), his town-hall style talks for GE,
his decision to switch parties and pursue the Governorship of California,
the ethics behind his decision to not give up his run for the presidential
nomination in '76 and '80. He talks candidly about his presidency, his
dealing with the Russians and does not disguise his true feelings and
struggles with Communism. He discloses what happened during the
Reykjavik talks and how upset he was at Gorbachev for allowing the talks
to disintegrate, and his decision to keep the words "tear down this wall" in
his famous Berlin speech.
His account of such events in awesome detail is amazing and the other
reviewers who choose to mock such memory, siting his later struggle with
Alzheimer's disease, obviously have no understanding of the disease and
purposely don't site the copyright date of 1990 (a full 4 years before
Reagan was diagnosed). It is also a weak attempt to tear down a man and
ideology they refuse to honestly understand, yet try desperately to
discredit.
I highly recommend this book. It is a wonderful and true account of how
one man with courage can make a difference.
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