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This title in other formats:Governor Reagan: His Rise to Powerby Lou Cannon
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In Governor Reagan, Lou Cannon offers — through recent interviews and research drawn from his unique access to the cabinet minutes of Reagan's first years as governor of California — a fresh look at the development of a master politician.
At first, Reagan suffered from political amateurism, an inexperienced staff, and ideological blind spots. But he quickly learned to take the measure of the Democrats who controlled the State Legislature and surprised friends and foes alike by agreeing to a huge tax increase, which made it possible for him to govern for eight years without additional tax hikes. He developed an environmental policy that preserved the state's scenic valleys and wild rivers, and he signed into law what was then the nation's most progressive declaration on abortion rights. His quixotic 1968 presidential campaign revealed his higher ambitions to the world and taught him how much he had to learn about big-league politics. Written by the definitive biographer of Ronald Reagan, this new biography is a classic study of a fascinating individual's evolution from a conservative hero to a national figure whose call for renewal stirred Republicans, working-class Democrats, and independents alike. Book News Annotation:Based his work on interviews and access to previously unpublished
material, the author of several books on Reagan casts his political
career from its start in 1960s California to the successful 1980
presidential bid in terms of such roles as pragmatist, survivor, and
salesman. Includes photos.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Cannon [writes]...with skill and grace, painting a vivid portrait of a formidable politician in the process of becoming." Publishers Weekly (starred review) Synopsis:Lou Cannon, author of President Reagan: Role of a Lifetime, offers a comprehensive biography of Ronald Reagan's first foray into politics as governor of California. Based on never-before mined cabinet minutes, recent interviews with former staff members, and a lifetime of reporting from the former president's definitive biographer. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [548]-556) and index. About the AuthorLou Cannon covered Reagan for thirty-six years, first as a reporter for the San Jose Mercury News, later as The Washington Post White House correspondent. He is the author of four other books on Reagan including Ronnie and Jesse: A Political Odyssey, Reagan, Ronald Reagan: The Presidential Portfolio, and President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime, widely regarded as the definitive biography and as "the best study of that enigmatic presidency" (New York Times Book Review). He lives in Summerland, California, near Santa Barbara. Table of ContentsPart 1: The rise of Ronald Reagan — Part 2: Governor Reagan — Part 3: The pursuit of the Presidency. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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