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Reagan, In His Own Hand: The Writings of Ronald Reagan that Reveal His Revolutionary Vision for America Hardcover – Deckle Edge, February 6, 2001

by Kiron K. Skinner (Editor), Annelise Anderson (Editor), Martin Anderson (Editor),
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Presents a collection of never-before-seen annotated documents that prove that Ronald Reagan served as the intellectual architect of the 1980s prosperity and of the strategy that won the Cold War. 50,000 first printing.
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A top advisor to Ronald Reagan once remarked of his boss: "He knows so little and accomplishes so much." Reagan, in His Own Hand will show that the 40th president knew far more than some people have given him credit for. It collects Reagan's recently discovered writings from the late 1970s, when he delivered more than a thousand radio addresses. He wrote about two-thirds of these himself, in longhand on yellow legal paper. "In writing these daily essays on almost every national policy issue during the 1970s, Reagan was acting as a one-man think tank," suggest the editors. This edition reproduces everything faithfully, right down to the spelling mistakes and crossed-out words. And it offers a compelling look at the ideas and principles that animated one of the most important Americans of the 20th century. In one address, Reagan describes his contribution to a time capsule: I wrote of the problems we face here in 1976--The choice we face between continuing the policies of the last 40 yrs. that have led to bigger & bigger govt, less & less liberty, redistribution of earnings through confiscatory taxation or trying to get back on the original course set for us by the Founding Fathers.... On the international scene two great superpowers face each other with nuclear missiles at the ready--poised to bring Armageddon to the world. Often his rhetoric is admirably forthright: "Calling a communist a liar when he is one is pretty frustrating. How do you insult a pig by calling it a pig?.... Fidel Castro is a liar." And there are frequent glimpses of his later achievements, such as the foreshadowing of his desire to build the Strategic Defense Initiative: "If the Soviets should push the button our magnificent warning system would immediately detect the launch of their missiles.... But there is no defense against them--no way to prevent nuclear devastation of their targets here in the U.S."

The bulk of the book comprises these radio addresses, but a concluding section includes everything from a short story Reagan wrote as a school assignment when he was 14 (it earned him a B+) to his memorable letter in 1994 revealing his Alzheimer's disease. This book will enthrall Reagan's devotees, and even his toughest critics will concede he had a way with words. No wonder they called him "The Great Communicator." --John J. Miller

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Ronald Reagan is a puzzle: How, many wonder (and as Shultz puts it in his foreword), could he know so little and accomplish so much? The editors of this volume (two former Reagan advisers [Anderson and Anderson] and a historian [Skinner]) believe the question can be answered through Reagan's own writings. Associates describe Reagan as constantly writing, whether at home or in a hotel room, in a car or on a plane, recording his thoughts on the issues of the day. The product was almost always some form of public address, written and edited by hand. A collection of these manuscripts is presented here, just as Reagan wrote them, including his corrections and notes. With a few exceptions, they are very short radio commentaries delivered during the pre-presidential period (1975-1979), focusing mostly on foreign policy and the economy, and framed in terms of the general issue of government and freedom. There are no surprises; whether one sees Reagan as the great communicator, articulating deeply held convictions through the expression of simple but profound truths, or as the not-too-bright actor, painting a complex world in the reductionistic tones of black and white, one's expectations will be confirmed. In foreign policy Reagan is the essential Cold Warrior, understanding the world in terms of an "ideological struggle" between Communism and the proponents of freedom. In domestic policy he is the committed capitalist, always suspicious of government regulation and critical of taxation, and not above propagating theories of Communist conspiracy. Indeed, the uniformity of his outlook is quite remarkable, and whether one considers this a strength or a weakness this volume drives home the single-mindedness of the former president. (Feb. 6)Forecast: Given Reagan's enduring popularity, this could find a broad market, and a five-city author tour may pique readers' interest. Primarily, however, the book will appeal to serious students of history trying to put Reagan's ideas and ideology in historical context. First serial to the New York Times Magazine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Press; First Edition (February 6, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 074320123X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743201230
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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Great words from a great President. Sure miss his leadership and backbone. At least this President appeared to love this country and wanted to protect it from extremists. Can't say that about the current person in the oval office.
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David Thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars Many of Us Underestimated Ronald Reagan
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2001
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This selection of 670 radio commentaries Ronald Reagan wrote between 1975 and 1979 astonishes me to no end. Although I was an ardent supporter of the former President, it seemed to me that Reagan's intellect left much to be desired. At best I concluded that Reagan had superb gut instincts, but was primarily the mouthpiece of those far more intelligent than himself. The first question concerning--Reagan, In His Own Hand--that came to mind was whether Reagan relied upon a ghost writer. After all, it is well established that some political leaders such as John F. Kennedy were credited for books they never wrote. I was therefore amazed to learn that it appears Ronald Reagan didn't even have an editorial assistant. These writings are indeed the result of Reagan's many years of intellectual inquiry in issues dominating the last three quarters of a century.
The editors of this collection rightfully describe Reagan as "a one-man think tank." His insights on why Communism would inevitably disintegrate alone justifies the purchase of this work. Reagan's detractors were upset when the President called the now defunct Soviet Union an "evil empire." Nevertheless, Reagan refused to mealy mouth the truth. In the end Reagan insisted that we stay the course in our opposition to World Communism. A weaker but still dangerous Soviet Union might still exist today had it not been for President Reagan. He was proven correct and his opponents should have the integrity to admit their errors in judgment. The great leader also clearly understood the values of Democratic Capitalism. Some may legitimately nit-pick Reagan on some of the specifics, but substantially he was on target. Reagan's own words reveal a profound realization that dire poverty can only be eradicated by an essentially free economic system; government policies may be well meaning, but inadvertently often do more harm than good.
Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest Presidents in our nation's history. Even many professional Liberal historians are favorably reevaluating Reagan's Presidency. --Reagan, In His Own Hand--deserves a prominent place in one's library. These radio commentaries allow us to more fully comprehend how fortunate we were that Ronald Reagan lead our nation during such a crucial era.
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I heard so many comments about Reagan's era, I wanted to learn more about it. I was a child for most of his Presidency and wanted to know more about why this leader is so revered. This book is written in his own hand, so I wanted to know his personal perspective. At first, I wondered if he had hired someone else to write the book or if it was penned in his own hand. In fact this book written by him. This book delves deeply into his opinion and thoughts on communism. He addressed communism with strength and integrity and refused to back down helping keep democracy alive and well. This book also gives you insight into times before he was President. I consider Ronald Reagan one of our greatest political leaders and Presidents of my lifetime, and this book is a wonderful piece of history that I now own in my personal library. This book helped me to understand how fortunate we were to have him as a President and leader of our country.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Example of Classic American Writing
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014
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This collection was recommended to me by a friend as a perfect example of the "American" style of writing. I believe Reagan is the last president to write the majority of his own public addresses and he does it masterfully. His strong prose clearly conveys his point without being too simple or too pretentious. As someone who wasn't alive during the Reagan presidency, I have gained a better understanding of a number of the events that happened during that time.
The editors did an excellent job of not editing, they include every revision and annotation. This is especially good for someone reading for the purpose of learning from a great writer's style. One can see how meticulously Reagan analyzed geopolitics with a keen intuition and American economics from the perspective of the common man.
Due to the nature of this book being a compilation of one to two page radio addresses and speeches, this book is easy to read in small pieces. This selection of Reagan's writings wonderful and I would [and have] recommend it to anybody.
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4.0 out of 5 stars So Many Underestimated This Man
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2012
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Throughout my life, almost all of my friends have been liberals, and if they were politically inclined at all, liberal Democrats. I remember well how so many people were shocked at the "lack of qualifications" for the presidency Reagan was supposed to have exhibited, forgetting that he was a two-term governor of the nation's most populous state. He was often thought of as an easy-going dunce, and it's certainly true that he took much of the nation by surprise when he won the presidency in 1980. This collection of radio addresses from the 70s illustrate his work ethic and his far-ranging intellect. "Talk radio" as we know it today had not been invented yet, but Reagan exploited the medium to maximum advantage in the 70s, in a mode perhaps pioneered by Paul Harvey. As a libertarian, I cheer his ringing defenses of capitalism and the free market, as well as his scathing critiques of the communist and socialist direction the world was taking in those years. I cringe to some extent at his social conservatism, and think that his insistence on massive defense spending turned out to be not as necessary as was thought, as Communism was bound to collapse anyway, but who's to say. The presentation of the book is fascinating as we see his crossouts and edits for each radio address. Here we see how the "Great Communicator" honed his gift to the point where he was able to claim the ultimate prize of the presidency. Well worth study for anyone who wishes to communicate ideas effectively to a general population.
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