Here for your delectation is theSPECTACULAR & RARE---------------------SPEAKING MY MIND: SELECTED SPEECHES by Ronald Reagan.Out of all of the Reaganalia in print, this one is the Reagan Bible. If you are curious about what he thought, where he stood, or why every Republican candidate since 2004 has claimed his mantle, then get this book. All of the beloved speeches--which sometimes feel like motivational sermons, celebrations of the American Spirit--are here: * "The Speech" aka "A Time For Choosing" This is the speech for Barry Goldwater that launched Reagan's political career. * Selected radio addresses. * Both inaugural addresses, plus his farewell address. * "The Evil Empire" speech. * The D-Day/Rangers Monument Speeches. * The Challenger Speech. * The rededication of the Statue of Liberty. * The Q and A session at Moscow State University. * A selection of witty and wise quotes. This book's strength is that it was selected by the Gipper himself, so this is essentially "Reagan on Reagan," or what he thought was important. In this aspect, "Speaking My Mind" outstrips its only rival Reagan, In His Own Hand: The Writings of Ronald Reagan That Reveal His Revolutionary Vision for America. In addition to providing the key intellectual cornerstones of his thought, this book is helpful for establishing a Reagan chronology. Lou Cannon's quasi-official biographies Ronald Reagan: A Life in Politics has chapters that revolve around (and therefore emphasize) Reagan's shortcomings. This book, on the other hand, highlights the high points of his life. Between the two, you get a depth perception that each one lacks. "By proving contraries, the truth is made manifest." Take this book, then, as the main standard work on both Reagan and Reaganism. In Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan, Edmund Morris passes Reagan off as an enigma. Not so!--he was an open book. Open this book, and see for yourself. This is the hardcover statedS&S FirstEdition from 1989.Other than a back cardholder flyleaf (ex lib), both the mylar-covered dj and the book are in very good condition. There are no rips, tears, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So buy now for this magnificent, impossible-to-findGOVERNMENT / AUTOBIOGRAPHY COLLECTIBLE.1950-1999;1951-;1981-1989;Biography & Autobiography;California;General;History;Non-Fiction;Political;Politics and government;Reference;United States ALL OF MY LISTINGS ARE BETTER THAN AN product!! IF YOUSEEK OUTINCENTIVES LIKE FREE SHIPPING---TRY THIS INSTEAD!!! CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY!!!! IF THE LISTED PRICE IS A BIT OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE, CHECK BEST OFFER AND STATE THE REASONABLEPRICEYOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY---CHANCES ARETHE ITEM WILL BE YOURS--IMMEDIATELY!! (Sometimes I even accept unreasonable offers!) DON'T JUST BROWSE!!! THIS IS THE ITEM YOU SEARCHED FOR---AND IT COULD BE YOURS FOR THE PRICE YOU WOULD LIKE!! NO WAITING FOR AN product TO END!! _______________________________________________________________________________________WANT TOSEE MORE LIKE THIS??FOR EXTRA-SPECIAL SAVINGSGO TOBARRYS BARGAIN BIN (CLICK HERE--)forBOOKS THOUSANDS OFUNIQUE TITLES (no duplication) ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FIRST EDITIONS ! +MUSIC IN ALL GENRES AND FORMATS (lps, 45s, 78s, and cassettes)+ASSORTED RARE CURIOSITIESEVERYTHING (except death and taxes) IS NEGOTIABLE! MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE!! (NO HORSE'S HEAD IN THE BED, PLEASE!) ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!(EVEN THE OCCASIONAL UNREASONABLE OFFER)Be sure to add me to your favorites list 020210Powered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
