United States - 20th Century - History, Presidents & Politics (U.S.), Actors & Actresses - Biography, Presidents of the U.S.A. - Biography, Fiction - General & Miscellaneous, Film, United States - Patriotism
Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor turned Republican politician known for his sunny optimism and gifted salesmanship. He entered the White House in 1981, a time when many ...
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These concise "Up Close Biographies" profile the lives of key twentieth-century people in the world of sports, the arts, politics, and science. These books, which each contain ten to sixteen chapters, comprise a series that is appropriate for ages twelve and older, but some titles may appeal to younger readers. The volume about Ronald Reagan is a success. Reagan came from a struggling family and grew up with an alcoholic parent. Readers never lose sight of the humanity behind the man as he is propelled to the top, first as an actor and then as a public speaker and a politician. The prose is direct and uncomplicated, with major events such as the Iran-Contra Scandal and the fall of the Soviet Union explained intelligently and without bias. Reviewer: Nancy K. Wallace
These concise "Up Close Biographies" profile the lives of key twentieth-century people in the world of sports, the arts, politics, and science. These books, which each contain ten to sixteen chapters, comprise a series that is appropriate for ages twelve and older, but some titles may appeal to younger readers. The volume about Ronald Reagan is a success. Reagan came from a struggling family and grew up with an alcoholic parent. Readers never lose sight of the humanity behind the man as he is propelled to the top, first as an actor and then as a public speaker and a politician. The prose is direct and uncomplicated, with major events such as the Iran-Contra Scandal and the fall of the Soviet Union explained intelligently and without bias. Reviewer: Nancy K. Wallace
