As a young speechwriter in the Reagan White House, Peter Robinson was responsible for the celebrated "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech. He was also one of a core group of writers who became informal experts on Reagan -- watching his every move, absorbing not just his political positions, but his personality, manner, and the way he carried himself. In How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life, Robinson draws on journal entries from his days at the White House, as well as interviews with th... (show more)
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I kept going back to Barnes and Nobles to drink coffee and read another chapter until I'd finished it. My life was changed, too.
Good book, even if a bit contrived at points. Gives good insight into this period of politics. Best when describing the fall of the Berlin Wall
Phenomenal read. Story of how unique Reagan was in his ability to inspire and lead. Awesome man of character.
Where have all the great leaders gone? How we could use a leader like Reagan again. To quote Ron, "There must be a pony in there somewhere!"
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