Deconstructing Reagan: Conservative Mythology and America’s Fortieth President
by Kyle Longley, Jeremy D. Mayer, Michael Schaller, John W. Sloan
Usually, when someone chooses to read a book about a president, it’s because he or she particularly likes that president. Why else would you read a whole book about him, right? In this case, fans or critics of President Reagan will be pleased, so whether you liked or disliked his legacy, feel free to pick up Deconstructing Reagan.
It’s pretty short, for a political biography book, at 150 pages, and it’s separated into four easy to read essays. Two of the authors have written entire books about Reagan, so they’ve definitely done their research as they discuss his economic and foreign policy legacy through the decades. The latter two essays deal more with Reagan’s personal character, rather than his policies. If you like him, you’ll feel validated. If you’re more critical, you can use these essays as a starting point for you to debate those who feel he can do no wrong.
I’m not really a fan, but I still thought this was a good book. Give it a try and see what you think!
It’s pretty short, for a political biography book, at 150 pages, and it’s separated into four easy to read essays. Two of the authors have written entire books about Reagan, so they’ve definitely done their research as they discuss his economic and foreign policy legacy through the decades. The latter two essays deal more with Reagan’s personal character, rather than his policies. If you like him, you’ll feel validated. If you’re more critical, you can use these essays as a starting point for you to debate those who feel he can do no wrong.
I’m not really a fan, but I still thought this was a good book. Give it a try and see what you think!