Reagan by H. W. Brands Summary
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In this definitive Reagan biography, H.W. Brands masterfully reveals how an actor became America's transformative 40th president. Did his Cold War diplomacy with Gorbachev outweigh Iran-Contra scandals? The first comprehensive examination in a decade that both critics and admirers call remarkably balanced.
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When a Hollywood Actor Rewrote America's Future
What happens when a nearsighted football player who couldn't see "worth a damn" becomes the most influential president of the late twentieth century? Ronald Reagan's journey from small-town Illinois to the White House defies every conventional political script. He was a divorced Hollywood actor who became conservatism's prophet, a former union leader who broke a major strike, a man who campaigned against government while mastering its levers of power. Reagan didn't just win elections-he fundamentally rewrote the rules of American politics. His story reveals how performance and conviction, when combined with impeccable timing, can reshape a nation's destiny. As we grapple with political polarization today, Reagan's ability to communicate conservative ideas with warmth rather than anger offers lessons that transcend ideology.
The Making of a Performer: From Insecurity to Influence
Political Awakening and the Conservative Conversion
From "A Time for Choosing" to the Governor's Mansion
The Road to the White House and Revolutionary Beginnings
The Evil Empire and the Gorbachev Gamble
Morning in America, Sunset of a Life
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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