Reagans Secret War, Martin Anderson
Reagans Secret War, Martin Anderson
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Reagan's Secret War
The Untold Story of His Fight to Save the World from Nuclear Disaster

Author: Martin Anderson, Annelise Anderson

Narrator: Mark Deakins

Unabridged: 11 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/02/2009

Synopsis

On February 6, 1981, at his first National Security Council meeting, Ronald Reagan told his advisers: “I will make the decisions.” As Reagan’s Secret War reveals, these words provide the touchstone for understanding the extraordinary accomplishments of the Reagan administration, including the decisive events that led to the end of the Cold War.

Martin Anderson and Annelise Anderson drew upon their unprecedented access to more than eight million highly classified documents housed within the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California–unseen by the public until now. What emerges from this treasure trove of material is irrefutable evidence that Reagan intended from his first days in office to bring down the Soviet Union, that he considered eliminating nuclear weapons his paramount objective, and that he–not his subordinates–was the principal architect of the policies that ultimately brought the Soviets to the nuclear-arms negotiating table.

About The Author

Martin Anderson and Annelise Anderson, husband and wife, are coauthors of two New York Times bestselling Reagan biographies.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mara

To be likened to Reagan, it would seem, is the ultimate compliment in many a Right wing circle. Don’t believe me? Just the other day Rand Paul and Ted Cruz were squabbling over claims of Reagan-ry. Rand Paul replied to queries regarding this matter: “I don’t claim to be the next Ronald Reagan nor......more

Goodreads review by Paul

Martin & Annelise Anderson's book regarding Ronald Reagan's quest to end nuclear war forever is not a bad book in theory. The book itself is well intentioned & the excerpts from Reagan's personal diary & speeches aren't a bad thing although at times they get in the way of the importance of the histo......more

Goodreads review by Gary

Much of this book comes from Reagan's own diaries. An interesting glimpse into what he was thinking during the last years of the cold war. Liberals refuse to credit him for his contribution to the peaceful end of the cold war. I'm not sure why. An amazing man that we, as a nation, owe much.......more

Goodreads review by Frank

There are, in a sense, two main points this book tries to make. First is that President Reagan was far more involved, attentive, and in control of his administration than many give him credit for. Second, it shows that one of Reagan's long-time dreams, and the thing that animated him for much of his......more

Goodreads review by Richard

Reagan’s Secret War is a unique behind-the-scenes look into President Reagan’s dream to eliminate nuclear weapons. Most modern-day readers (both liberal and conservative) will be surprised to learn that Reagan was a nuclear abolitionist and a much more sophisticated thinker on defense and national s......more

Quotes

“Reagan’s Secret War may change forever the image held by many. . . . With unprecedented access to his private papers, including his personal diary, the Andersons present a deeply involved and adroit leader.”
—Henry A. Kissinger

“Artfully and accurately explains how, when, and where . . . All who are interested in the elimination of nuclear weapons should read Reagan’s Secret War.”
—James A. Baker III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State

“An immense contribution . . . the authors have defied assumptions about what Reagan thought and said and conducted painstaking research to get at the truth of what he really planned and executed. All of us who are gripped by the transcendent importance of the nuclear threat will learn, and be inspired, by this account.”
—from the Foreword by George P. Shultz, former Secretary of State

“Ronald Reagan’s steadfast commitment to abolish all nuclear weapons is brought to life in Martin and Annelise Anderson’s captivating narrative. . . . If the world makes it to the nuclear-free mountaintop, we will have President Reagan to thank for inspiring our climb.”
—Sam Nunn, former Senator, cochairman, Nuclear Threat Initiative

“Superb . . . The authors’ unique access to previously classified materials and to the president’s personal documents enabled them to write the most complete and accurate account of this historic effort.”
—Ed Meese, former U.S. Attorney General

“Compelling . . . a valuable contribution to understanding the Reagan legacy.”
—Lou Cannon, author of President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime

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