Killing Reagan was GREAT!!
593823
This is one of the best of the "Killing" books I have read. I love d the format where the author told everything in time related episodes. Great read.
348748
Dog rocks!!!! the last true great American left  I am voting for him for president in 2008!! Aewsome DVD!! Buy it!!!!! you won't be dissappointed!!!!!
986314
I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it. Although I watched Hogans Heroes,  I didn't know many of the the details about Bob Crane's murder going in, and I found the case fascinating. John Hook puts the crime and the timeline together in an easy to read, coherent way. It moves really fast. The photos of the murder are pretty graphic but interesting.  Now I understand why police became so focused on John Carpenter. I hadnt understood why he became the sole suspect. But the DNA tests really make you think.  Five Stars! Get it. Its a great read!!!
3858612
Makes me wish Reagan was here to save us again.  To our younger audience I would recommend reading it to learn what you missed. To those who remember Ronnie, I recommend it to help remember what he stood for and why many liked him.
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The cast was wonderful, excelling in their portrails. They even resembled the characters which made it more satisfying. I am old enough to remember the real Kennedys. It is rare for any famous families to allow all truth be told & in my research & knowledge gained about JFK & RFK and OMG-Joseph P. Senior; what a piece of work!!  I enjoyed the series very much. Despite JFK's foibles my heart feels for all he went through. A brave man!  Would have perhaps brought about peace. He was ahead of his time & the Mafia & Government conspired & assassinated him with hired assassins- NOT Oswald!  It's been proved now. Archives has documents to view for us. I have always been deeply affected by the glamorous couple and family. Amazing and sad. Brilliant, beautiful, wealthy. Bobby knew he'd probably be assassinated as well and now it is known the same fate as his brother's was his. He accepted it. Joseph P. Sr. Really drove that family!!  Like a Greek tragedy with deep psychological implications thread through everyone.  The implications of that neo fascist government participation in the public execution then coverup of Kennedy's death are alarming today in this present time!!!!  Watching the semi-true miniseries is only the beginning.....
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Ronald Reagan was one of our greatest presidents! He led our country out of a bad recession, and helped to end the cold war. The road to the white house was not an easy one for Ronald Reagan. He faced a tough primary, and was running neck and neck with Carter in the general election until things changed dramatically at the very end. I very much enjoyed this in depth look at the 1980 presidential campaign!
2330851
Great book!  It really gives one a full picture of Reagan as a man, husband and president.
2714223
It was very enjoyable!!! THE RACKETEER was great. I hated to see it end! I think everyone would enjoy it.
4841005
This is a quick read, but its a great one. And if you're like me and love westerns you're in for a treat.
Quint Reagan takes the murder of his pregnant wife very personally and seeks revenge on the perpetrator He leaves no stone unturned to find out who did it and get revenge.. great story
2796820
After reading Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy I was excited to read Killing Jesus.  I was not disappointed.  I was a little overwhelmed in the beginning with names and places.  But once I got into the life of Jesus of Nazareth, I was captivated.  I guess now I'm going to have to read Killing Patton.  I applaud Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard...Great historical reading!
3614837
I learned so much about President Reagan. He was the 1st President I voted for. The tidbits Mr. O'Reilly brought out was interesting. Keep the books coming!
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So many of the reviews have been positive for this edition of O'Reilly's "Killing" series.  This book like the others is really not a total life story of Reagan but how his leadership style was developed, the assassination attempt and his declining years.  Like many successful men is his wife who helps create their husband's image, O'Reilly and his co-author do an excellent job of defining Nancy Reagan's role in the late President's life.  Mentioned in the epilogue that if Nancy Reagan would have been his first wife, he probably would have escaped being a "B movie actor" and went on to win a couple Oscars.

The evolution of Reagan as an actor, president of the Screen Actors Guild, to his transition from being a Roosevelt Democrat to a conservative Republican is done exceptionally.  His understanding of communists that he developed during the McCarthy Era to his election is extremely valuable for the uninformed and explains his relationship with the Soviet leaders during his presidency.

There are times when the reader will smile then cry.  I did not know about his Playboy reputation before marrying Nancy and his early relationship with her was a revelation to me.  But, the love that developed between the two was a good read.

The main thesis was the assassination attempt that great affected the man.  I always discounted the early onslaught of dementia during his tenure.  The writers present evidence that the attempt to kill him had lasting health issues for him.  I particularly noticed that the "old man" Reagan could be on and off during that time.  When necessary he was on target; yet, there were times when his understanding was limited on the issues. I did not know how close the Twenty-fifth Amendment might have been enacted toward the end of his second term.

Regardless of the reader's politics, I think they will find a more human Ronald Reagan that will give a more refreshing opinion of the character of the man.
558494
I found the  Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly very interesting in the way it was presented!
3448226
Another of O'Reilly and Dugard's excellent 'killing' series. While John Hinckley's bullet did not kill Pres. Reagan, the injury had a major impact on his health from then forward. The book follows Reagan through his life, giving more of an insight into his personality and thought processes than other books I've read. Reagan was not perfect, he made many mistakes, he trusted some who didn't deserve it. But, overall, he was a man of integrity who wanted what was best for his country. A good read, I recommend it.
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I bought this production for my husband.  We both watched it the very night it came in.  It is a wonderful production by Mr. Gingrich and his wife that honors and portrays former President Reagan with admiration and respect due to a man of his standing in our nation's history.
Reagan's story is told in full, from his days prior to being president through his retirement and his family's discovery that he suffered from Alzheimers.
I highly recommend this production as one that  you can watch many times to remember Reagan and to learn more about what made him the man he was.
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This book is not only for those who seek words to express their love to his/her dear person. Nor this is for the historians to check some facts about the couple. The book is for every generation and most especially for the future generation who have become very indifferent to real love and affection. You will find Mrs. Ronald Reagan's comments in between the President's letters. I read the book now for several times and everytime I get tired and bored, I go to this book and the other one - "Reagan: In His Own Hand." I truly suggest to get these two books and you will have a wonderful set. The First Couple are shown here at full length - how they advocated the principles of the genuine family and American ideals. Do not hesitate - go and get this book!!!!! I also would recommend some video titles "Reagan" and "Tribute to Ronald Reagan." If your budget allows you, get "RONALD REAGAN, A GREAT COMMUNICATOR" as well!!! You will have a wonderful present for the 21st century American generation. They should know all about the Man, the Leader, the President and the Lifeguard who saved the lives of billions. So sad that many liberals take his merits and efforts and the results of them for granted, but so great that He is still so well-remembered around the world as we are in debt before Him. God Bless Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and God Bless the United States of America, the Proud Nation!
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The book, 'Killing Kennedy' by Bill O'Reilly is a winner. I had met the President two times before he was shot. The second time was at Hyanisport in Cape Cod. He pardened my entire Air Force Cadet Corp for the weekend - giving us the only free weekend we had during boot camp. The book brought back so many things that I was envolved in with Kennedy. A true five star work.