My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan

by Nancy Reagan

Book Overview

The former First Lady discusses her life, the Reagan administration, her shaky relationship with her children and key White House personnel, her husband's involvement in the Iran-Contra affair, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394563689
• ISBN13: 9780394563688
• Release Date: October 1989
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

steel magnolia

For a single penny and the price of postage you too can own this camp classic. And the Don Regan paragraphs are just too too rich. Sharpen your claws girls and get it today!

This Lady's A Class Act!

It's been awhile since I read this book, but being that I am an admirer of Nancy Reagan's, I didn't mind reading it again. The main thing that strikes you throughout this book is her strength, sensitivity, and love for her husband. She brought a level of dignity and class to the White House and as subsequent events have proven, she maintained it beautifully long after she was out of the limelight. The way she cared for her husband throughout his long illness showed a devotion that we aren't used to seeing in marriages, especially very public ones. Even though this book is a few years old, you will learn much about the wonderful lady. If you are a fan of hers or just curious, there is much in this book that is enlightening and entertaining.

Insightful view of presidency from first lady's perspective

Heard the taped version of my turn: the memoirs of Nancy Reagan . . . I never followed her career too closely, when she was the first lady, though I do recall she was always involved in a lot of controversy . . . now I can see why . . . it was interesting to read her version of why she consulted an astrologer, about her feud with Ronald Reagan, etc. . . . what comes though loud and clear: her passionate love for the president . . . I particularly liked the fact that she did the actual narration . . . in addition, I admire her ability to admit her mistakes.

Just for the record...

Mrs Reagan makes no apology for this personal partisan expose of her life.This is as the title states HER turn to tell Nancy's side of the story which she does with candour,regret,humour a slight bitterness and a little sadness.Her love and devotion to her husband and their marriage stands out above everything including a candid admission that between the two of them they could have been better parents.Despite their closeness Nancy adamantly refutes any suggestion she was a power behind the throne or weilded great influence on her husband "otherwise Don Regan would have been dismissed much earlier than he was".Neither does she make apology for giving Ronnie unwelcome opinions about policy and personalities in the administration.Anyone sleeping with the leader of the free world is going to put in their sixpence worth and no mistake.But does that mean he takes the advice? Probably not.She also makes no bones about people she disagreed with and her meetings with Raisa Gorbachev bear testimont to an ability to carry on regardless.You go girl! What other similar situations did she leave out I wonder.Her opinions of Roslyn Carter were interesting and uncatty,considering the circumstances both women deserve a medal for their restraint. I read this book by chance soon after the joint briefly worded statement from Mr & Mrs Reagan about the Presidents illness was announced to the world, "...for me personally it is the start of a long goodbye..." so tried not to let this affect my views. Nancy Reagan admits to a faults on her part and actions she regretted but I was pleasantly surprised about this revealing biography of a public person who had been vilified in the press for doing what she did best,trying to protect the interests of the dearest person in her life. Would that most of us could say the same.

You will see how difficult it is to be the Fisrt Family

I'm a Presidential buff. The Reagans' are my favorite 1st family so i rate the book a ten. This book will show you that everyone has difficult times. That being a celebrity or President can be the best as well as being trying at times..........i read and reread the book often. Well written and an easy read.