While Reagan Slept

by Art Buchwald

A perceptive, and offbeat, portrait of Ronald Reagan by the noted Washington columnist and humorist observes the fortieth president of the United States while he sleeps

Genres: Politics, Humor, Satire, History, Essays

331 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 14, 1983

About the author

American humorist best known for his long-running column of political satire and commentary that he wrote in The Washington Post, which was syndicated in over 500 newspapers. He wrote more than 30 books. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Outstanding Commentary in 1982. In 1991 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Obituary at The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/...

Columns at The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/...

Reviews

[jeffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I grudgingly enjoyed reading this book, because it refreshed my memory as to the general mood of the country, or at least in California, during the Reagan era. It reminded me that I and many friends vowed half-seriously that we would move to Canada and various other countries if he should win, which he unfortunately did twice. The same went for Bush, the younger, and now again?

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny funny funny

I discovered his books while working a very stressful job. I always kept a few in my desk for lunch time.

His unique view of the world and politics especially, really helped me through stressful days.

[Troy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another very underrated humorist. Buchwald could make you laugh in spite of yourself.

[Fred Kohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

According to Wikipedia: "In Buchwald's later years, his detractors characterized the column as hackneyed, tiresome and not funny. When the Dallas Times Herald canceled it in 1989, the editors did not receive a single letter of protest." I guess I can understand this. Buchwald's style took some time to grow on me, although I do admit that I was never rolling on the floor. I'm glad I shelled out two bucks for this book at the used book store, and I suspect I will be revisiting it from time to time.

[Avital Pilpel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, amusing, bit of course topical and now outdated.