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Reagan His Life and Legend

Max Boot

Son of the Midwest, movie star, and mesmerizing politician―America’s fortieth president comes to three-dimensional life in this gripping and profoundly revisionist biography. In this “monumental and impressive” biography, Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story...

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Morning Joe

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Morning Joe

It was described as a comprehensive biography covering Ronald Reagan's life and legend, from his beginnings in Illinois to his time in the White House, aiming for fairness and balance.

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Reagan's life from Hubble beginnings in Illinois through his two terms in the White House is subject of a new comprehensive biography titled Reagan his life and legend.

— Episode: Morning Joe 9/4/24

Episode: Morning Joe 9/4/24

It was described as a comprehensive biography covering Ronald Reagan's life and legend, from his beginnings in Illinois to his time in the White House, aiming for fairness and balance.

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Reagan's life from Hubble beginnings in Illinois through his two terms in the White House is subject of a new comprehensive biography titled Reagan his life and legend.

it's neither a hegeography nor a hit job it's really trying to tell the story of Reagan in a fair and balanced line

the new book entitled Reagan his life and legend goes on sale next Tuesday September 10th

Episode: Morning Joe 9/4/24

It was discussed as a new, comprehensive biography of Ronald Reagan, covering his life from humble beginnings to his presidency, and explored the complexities of his legacy in the context of modern-day politics.

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Reagan's life from Hubble beginnings in Illinois through his two terms in the White House is subject of a new comprehensive biography titled Reagan his life and legend in the New York times

the new book entitled Reagan his life and legend goes on sale next Tuesday September 10th

Stay Tuned with Preet

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Stay Tuned with Preet

Max Boot's book was briefly mentioned at the beginning of the podcast, with Preet updating listeners on the status of his own book and its editing process.

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However at the beginning you briefly mentioned your own book. So my ask pre question is what's the status? How about a hint?

— Episode: The Death of Jamal Khashoggi (with Faree...

Episode: The Death of Jamal Khashoggi (with Fareed Zakaria)

Max Boot's book was briefly mentioned at the beginning of the podcast, with Preet updating listeners on the status of his own book and its editing process.

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However at the beginning you briefly mentioned your own book. So my ask pre question is what's the status? How about a hint?

It's been a painful couple of months As you may know, I turned in a first draft of my book in July and as I understand Turning in a first draft does not mean you're finished.

Episode: What Happened to the Party of Reagan? (with Max Bo...

The book delves into the life of Ronald Reagan, exploring his time in Hollywood, his presidency, and his lasting legacy, including his popularity, handling of the Soviet Union, and the impact of his policies. It also examines the potential links between Reaganism and Trumpism.

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did Reaganism contain the seeds of Trumpism? That is a question a modern biographer cannot avoid.

Reagan was pro immigration, pro trade, pro NATO, anti Russia.

He would have never depicted America as this apocalyptic hellscape.

Although the irony is that and Reagan did use that slogan in 1980.

he if you listen to what he said, he consistently said that it was actually immigrants who made America great.

Episode: What Happened to the Party of Reagan? (with Max Bo...

This book delves into the life of Ronald Reagan, covering his Hollywood career, presidency, death, and lasting impact on the Republican Party. It explores his popularity, his relationships with others, and his handling of various issues, including the AIDS crisis and the Soviet Union.

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Reagan was the president when I was in high school up until my sophomore year in college. So my formative years becoming aware of the world of politics and government was all about Reagan.

Did Reaganism contain the seeds of Trumpism? That is a question a modern biographer cannot avoid.

Reagan was pro immigration, pro trade, pro NATO, anti Russia. He had a very optimistic vision of America as a shiny city on a hill.

He was a great leader but a poor manager.

Our hopes and our journeys continue.

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