Thursday, July 2, 2015

Book Beginning: Reagan: The Life by H. W. Brands



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Reagan remembered three things from his childhood: that his father was a drunk, that his mother was a saint, and that his ability to make an audience laugh afforded an antidote to life's insecurities and embarrassments.

-- Reagan: The Life by H. W. Brands.

Brand's new biography of Ronald Reagan is concise, lively, and engaging. With newly available archival materials and interviews, Reagan deserves space on any history-buff's shelf.

11 comments :

  1. I bet that is a fascinating book!

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  2. I love a good memoir...this one looks tempting.

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  3. This is a really well constructed first sentence.

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  4. I don't usually read memoirs, but this sounds good.

    ENJOY the book and the weekend.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  5. I'm a fan of Ronald Regan's legacy. Nice beginning on this bio.
    @dino0726 from 
    FictionZeal - Impartial, Straighforward Fiction Book Reviews

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  6. So many have made fun of Reagan, but I really liked him. Sounds like a good book. I would love for you to visit me at http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/

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  7. At least he had 2 good memories.

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  8. I have to be honest and say that I don't know a lot about Reagan apart from the basics but that I've never been able to work out how I really feel about him. I really like this beginning though and it makes me curious to learn more about him! Consider me well teased ;) Thanks for hosting :) I hope you have a great weekend!
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  9. This sounds interesting. I've always like Reagan and getting a more inside look would be fascinating.

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  10. I bet that is a great book, I always liked Reagan. :)

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