My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan [Paperback]

Nancy Reagan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 1989

In these memoirs, Nancy Reagan talks about her role in the Reagan administration, the assassination attempt, their bouts with cancer, their family disagreements and personal betrayals over eight years in the White House.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The former First Lady strikes back at her detractors, remarks upon her troubled relationships with her children and discusses her belief in astrology in this book that was a bestseller in cloth. Photos.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Random House (October 18, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812992113
• ISBN-13: 978-0812992113
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( R ) > Reagan, Ronald

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38 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just for the record..., September 2, 1999

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"masonx" - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan (Hardcover)

Mrs Reagan makes no apology for this personal partisan expose of her life.This is as the title states HER turn to tell Nancy's side of the story which she does with candour,regret,humour a slight bitterness and a little sadness.Her love and devotion to her husband and their marriage stands out above everything including a candid admission that between the two of them they could have been better parents.Despite their closeness Nancy adamantly refutes any suggestion she was a power behind the throne or weilded great influence on her husband "otherwise Don Regan would have been dismissed much earlier than he was".Neither does she make apology for giving Ronnie unwelcome opinions about policy and personalities in the administration.Anyone sleeping with the leader of the free world is going to put in their sixpence worth and no mistake.But does that mean he takes the advice? Probably not.

She also makes no bones about people she disagreed with and her meetings with Raisa Gorbachev bear testimont to an ability to carry on regardless.You go girl! What other similar situations did she leave out I wonder.Her opinions of Roslyn Carter were interesting and uncatty,considering the circumstances both women deserve a medal for their restraint. I read this book by chance soon after the joint briefly worded statement from Mr & Mrs Reagan about the Presidents illness was announced to the world, "...for me personally it is the start of a long goodbye..." so tried not to let this affect my views. Nancy Reagan admits to a faults on her part and actions she regretted but I was pleasantly surprised about this revealing biography of a public person who had been vilified in the press for doing what she did best,trying to protect the interests of the dearest person in her life. Would that most of us could say the same.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Lady's A Class Act!, November 4, 2004

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A Positive Guy "Jay" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan (Paperback)

It's been awhile since I read this book, but being that I am an admirer of Nancy Reagan's, I didn't mind reading it again.

The main thing that strikes you throughout this book is her strength, sensitivity, and love for her husband. She brought a level of dignity and class to the White House and as subsequent events have proven, she maintained it beautifully long after she was out of the limelight. The way she cared for her husband throughout his long illness showed a devotion that we aren't used to seeing in marriages, especially very public ones.

Even though this book is a few years old, you will learn much about the wonderful lady. If you are a fan of hers or just curious, there is much in this book that is enlightening and entertaining.

18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful view of presidency from first lady's perspective, December 24, 1999

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Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan (Hardcover)

Heard the taped version of my turn: the memoirs of Nancy Reagan . . . I never followed her career too closely, when she was the first lady, though I do recall she was always involved in a lot of controversy . . . now I can see why . . . it was interesting to read her version of why she consulted an astrologer, about her feud with Ronald Reagan, etc. . . . what comes though loud and clear: her passionate love for the president . . . I particularly liked the fact that she did the actual narration . . . in addition, I admire her ability to admit her mistakes.