Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary LeaderHow can we square Reagan the man with the astonishing events of the Reagan era? The mystery of Reagan is best summarized in the remark that National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane made to Secretary of State George Shultz: "He knows so little, and accomplishes so much." In Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader, Dinesh D'Souza solves the mystery of Reagan by showing how this "ordinary" man was able to transform the political landscape in a way that made a permanent impact on America and the world. Through firsthand reporting and interviews, D'Souza portrays the private side of Reagan - the man behind the mask - and reveals the moral sources of his vision and leadership. |
Contents
The Wise Men and the Dummy | 1 |
Why Reagan Gets No Respect | 7 |
The Education of an Actor | 33 |
Mr Reagan Goes to Washington | 57 |
A Walk on the Supply Side | 85 |
They Dont Call It Reaganomics Anymore | 109 |
Confronting the Evil Empire | 129 |
Making the World Safe for Democracy | 149 |
And the Wall Came Tumbling Down | 173 |
The Man Behind the Mask | 199 |
Spirit of a Leader | 227 |
The Road Not Taken | 257 |
NOTES | 265 |
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