Goodreads Summary
His name in American politics is more
cited than any other president. Both the Republican and Democratic parties are
radically different today, mainly as a result of Ronald Reagan and the force of
his ideas. No twentieth century president shaped the American political
landscape so profoundly.
Craig Shirley s Last Act is the
important final chapter in the life of Reagan that no one has thus far covered.
It is the kind of book that widens our understanding of American history and of
the presidency and the men who occupied it. To tell Reagan s story, Craig has
secured the complete, exclusive, and enthusiastic support of the Reagan
Foundation and Library and spent considerable time there reviewing sealed files
and confidential information.
Cast in a grand and compelling narrative style, Last Act
contains interesting and heretofore untold anecdotes about Reagan, Mrs. Reagan,
their pleasure at retirement, the onslaught of the awful Alzheimer s and how he
and Mrs. Reagan dealt with the diagnosis, the slow demise, the extensive plans
for a state funeral, the outpouring from the nation, which stunned the
political establishment, the Reagan legacy, and how his shadow looms more and
more over the Republican Party, Washington, the culture of America, and the
world.
My Thoughts
Last Act was such a wonderful book! I loved reading about Ronald Reagan and
learning so many things I hadn’t heard before.
Insights into the kind of man that Reagan was, his character and his
honesty, so amazing.
So many people loved and adored him. Most of the people who worked under him
seemed to love him as well. I found all
of it so interesting and I kept wanting to read more.
Last Act is a great read, especially
for anyone who loved Ronald Reagan, but really for anyone who enjoys
biographies. Honestly, I don’t read that
many biographies but this one was so interesting. Definitely a book to recommend!
*Note: I received a copy of this book from BookLookBloggers
in exchange for an honest review.
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