The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan

#1 New York Times Bestseller



"Reading these diaries, Americans will find it easier to understand how Reagan did what he did for so long . . . They paint a portrait of a president who was engaged by his job and had a healthy perspective on power."

--Jon Meacham, Newsweek

During his two terms as the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine occurrences of his presidency. To read these diaries--now compiled into one volume by noted historian Douglas Brinkley and filled with Reagan's trademark wit, sharp intelligence, and humor--is to gain a unique understanding of one of our nation's most fascinating leaders.

Ronald Reagan began his acting career with Warner Bros. Pictures. He is most recognized for his part in Knut Rockne All American, a 1940 film. As a five-time president of the Screen Actors Guild, he transitioned from acting to politics. He was elected Governor of California in 1966 and served two terms there. He became President of the United States in 1980 and was re-elected in 1984.