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Patrick's Reagan Oct 23, 2009
For someone who has read biographies of great people, this work on what Reagan was really like is very different. I could say fascinating but that wouldn't cover it. You feel as though you are in Mr. Patrick's living room, a cocktail in hand, listening to a small group talking about an old friend. You're sitting at the edge of the circle, a voyeur listening to stories and antidotes. But wait, this is not any old friend they are talking about; this was the Governor of California and President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. This book lets you understand the real Ronald Reagan, behind the closed doors and working with friends. This is volume 1, so I'm ready to refill my glass and look forward to the next.
Reagan: What Was He Really Like? Vol.1 Dec 03, 2007
This book is great! It makes me yearn for the Reagan years again...The Author,Curtis Patrick did a wonderful job of presenting intimate glimpses of President Reagan, as remembered by himself, and many of his colleagues. It is also full of many never before published photographs that give good incite into Reagan's life. It is factual, and a very enjoyable read.
This is definitely a book that every American should have. It also makes a perfect gift for anyone who admired Ronald Reagan, or for anyone who is interested in History.
I am ordering several as gifts, and I'm already looking forward to Volume II. Thank you, Curtis Patrick for such an interesting and well written book.
character Sep 07, 2007
Innumerous times confidants and associates related Reagan's bedrock principals from earliest days of testing his candidacy throughout his gubernatorial experience. So many could not be shading the truth. His genuine humilty and obvious humor are rare combinations to posses.
As a reader I enjoyed not only learning more about a great man but the ability to get right back into the book after an interruption.
a void filled Sep 03, 2007
of all of the books and articles printed over the years, this book more than any other more than fills the void regarding the early years of ronald reagan and his first political efforts. for the most part books cover his days in the mid-west,hollywood,g.e. and the presidency ingreat detail. however, until this book liittle has been said about the interworkings of reagans race to become governor of california.
any student of reagan,american politics,history ,the governorship,political camaigns as they were back in the last third of the last century should look to this book.
strongly urge interested parties to add this volumne to their collection. .
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Insightful Picture of the Real Ronald Reagan Jul 27, 2007
Curtis Patrick did a marvelous job of tracking down many of the people who played a role in the very beginning of Ronald Reagan's political career in California. As a colleague of Curtis during the first campaign for Governor in 1966 and in the Governor's Office thereafter, I was privileged to serve Ronald Reagan and now be a small part in this book.
During this early period of his political career, there clearly was an extended Reagan family that developed in the campaign and then in Sacramento when many of us made the trip to Sacramento for the Administration. Many of us were inexperienced in the affairs of government, like Reagan, but all toiled together for a cause that most of us felt was noble and necessary for the benefit of our country. The interviews Curtis conducted give a rare insight and view of the early Reagan and how we call came together to advance the cause of a man who became one of the giants of the 20th century.
The recent rash of books about Ronald Reagan tell the story of his successful presidency, but few have but a mention of the early, formative years when he learned to hit his political stride. Not only will this book give you insights on how Reagan developed politically, but you will get a picture of a wonderful man who we all loved and were proud to serve.
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