Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan
Author Edmund Morris discussed his book about the life of Ronald Reagan. He focused on his family life and how he dealt with an alcoholic… read more
Author Edmund Morris discussed his book about the life of Ronald Reagan. He focused on his family life and how he dealt with an alcoholic father. He also discussed his career in Hollywood and his experiences in World War II. He also addressed the nuclear weapons disarmament negotiations with President Gorbachev. After his prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience. This biography employs an unconventional method of using a fictional character to examine the documented factual material found in the research for the book. close
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