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Reagan Inside Out by Bob Slosser
Leatherbound Hardcover
- GenresBiography
Hardcover
First published February 1, 1984
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December 18, 2024
Many books that come out discussing then-current topics have a short shelf life. Once time - or the issue itself - has passed from the proverbial stage, it becomes a relic, an item from a period frozen in time. In 2024, this is the fate that befalls Reagan Inside Out.
Published in 1984, Slosser's book covers President Reagan's first term on a deeper level, exploring his faith and beliefs and how he brings them into his policies as well as how to present them to the public. The moniker "The Great Communicator" was given to Reagan precisely because his words and deeds resonated with America. Long before the advent of social media, Ronald Reagan found a way to bypass the legacy media and take his case straight to the people.
Ultimately, while this book has a depth to it, time has not been kind to the book. Unless the reader is of my generation (61 as I write this), no one will know the names of Christian luminaries such as Pat Boone, Pat Robertson, or Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The impact they had on the culture would be unknown unless you were a student of the late 20th century. The impact of their witness as to Reagan's character is therefore lost. Because of the timeframe, readers of this book at the time knew who these people were and what their impact on American life was.
In the end, the book is not completely irrelevant as it can serve as a primer for those wanting to know more about Ronald Reagan. They can use the book to help form their own opinions about America's 40th president.
BOTTOM LINE: A time capsule find that shows the real Ronald Reagan.
Published in 1984, Slosser's book covers President Reagan's first term on a deeper level, exploring his faith and beliefs and how he brings them into his policies as well as how to present them to the public. The moniker "The Great Communicator" was given to Reagan precisely because his words and deeds resonated with America. Long before the advent of social media, Ronald Reagan found a way to bypass the legacy media and take his case straight to the people.
Ultimately, while this book has a depth to it, time has not been kind to the book. Unless the reader is of my generation (61 as I write this), no one will know the names of Christian luminaries such as Pat Boone, Pat Robertson, or Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The impact they had on the culture would be unknown unless you were a student of the late 20th century. The impact of their witness as to Reagan's character is therefore lost. Because of the timeframe, readers of this book at the time knew who these people were and what their impact on American life was.
In the end, the book is not completely irrelevant as it can serve as a primer for those wanting to know more about Ronald Reagan. They can use the book to help form their own opinions about America's 40th president.
BOTTOM LINE: A time capsule find that shows the real Ronald Reagan.
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