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The title says it all!, September 2, 2004
This review is from: In the Words of Ronald Reagan: The Wit, Wisdom, and Eternal Optimism of America's 40th President (Hardcover)
This is a great gift book for your Republican/conservative friends. It's title tells all--it is a charming little quote book of ideas from our fortieth president. Biographies by family members are always superior to biographies written by distant observers, and this non-exception proves the rule.
It is a great gift book, meaning that it has dainty fonts and stunning pictures. It is organized topically, but is not indexed so you may have to hunt a little for your favorite quote. The cover is a nice balance of a thoughtful black and an autumn rust, reminding us that Reagan is in the autumn of his life and slowly heading to black. However, the cover has a border of gold remind us of the gold ofg life after death.
We need politicians with wit--Kennedy and Reagan both had the Irish blarney, but the silver-tounge seems to be scarce among the current chain-gang in Congress. This book should be a manditory study gude. We need to eradicate the superficial smashmouth so common on the Sunday shows!
Favorite Quotes:
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
"What American needs is a spiritual renewal and reconciliation-first man with God, and then man with man."
"Since I came to the White House, I've gotten two hearing aids, had a colon operation, a prostate operation, skin cancer, and I've been shot. Funny thing is, I never felt better."
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Great words from a great leader., July 9, 2006
This review is from: In the Words of Ronald Reagan: The Wit, Wisdom, and Eternal Optimism of America's 40th President (Hardcover)
Ronald Reagan will be long remembered as someone who could give a great speech. Critics, however, wrongly labeled him a dim-witted actor, propped up by good speechwriters. Their hatred for all things `Reagan' make it impossible for them to attribute even the slightest bit of intelligence to the 40th President. As their goal to alter the Reagan legacy, they completely omit the hundreds of radio addresses he personally wrote during the years prior to becoming President, which aptly chronicle the true brilliance that truly was Ronald Reagan. IN THE WORDS OF RONALD REAGAN, by his son Michael Reagan, continues in that arena by sharing with us, many of the personal letters this prolific letter writer penned.
This compact, 200-page treatise, lends the reader yet a deeper look into the essence of thought that was Ronald Reagan. Here you will find a small portion of Reagan's discourse on subjects ranging from acting to welfare.
If you admired Ronald Reagan, then you will admire this book. If you are too young to remember Ronald Reagan, this book will lend critical insight into his character and ideas. If you hate all things Reagan, then there is nothing for you to see here. Just shut up and move on.
Monty Rainey
www.juntosociety.com
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Ronald Reagan in his own words, January 12, 2006
This review is from: In the Words of Ronald Reagan: The Wit, Wisdom, and Eternal Optimism of America's 40th President (Hardcover)
Many of Ronald Reagan's words of wit and wisdom are well known and selections of his thoughts and ideas have been published in a variety of forms. This little book, however, is somewhat different. I say that because it not only contains many of Reagan's better known statements but also many which are lesser known but equally important. And who better to provide insight and commentary than Reagan's own adopted son, Michael Reagan, who now proudly carries the torch of his father's legacy.
As with many other books concerning our 40th President; conservatives will take great pleasure in reading this one while liberals will abhor and demean it. But, regardless of one's political views, it is hard to deny the great communicator's mastery of the English language, his love for his country and its people, and the truth and wisdom of his words.
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