An American Life
by Ronald Reagan
Reagan's autobiography: Dixon, Hollywood, GE, Sacramento, the White House, in his genial, anecdotal voice. Revealing about temperament more than policy.
Read it if…
you want Reagan's own telling and his optimism.
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Skip it if…
you want analysis; see Reagan: The Life.
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Three things you will actually use
- Optimism is a leadership strategy.
- Communicate simply.
- Delegate and keep the big picture.
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Read the chapters on the GE years.
Our verdict
Reagan, in his own voice.
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