Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years book

As its title suggests, the author believes that the decade represents a period in which america largely failed to come to grips with its principal problems. To liberal sophisticates, reagan was a reallife forrest gump. In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to. America in the reagan years, by haynes johnson read 12 apr 1992 this is the authors attempt to emulate frederick lewis allens great books on the 1920s and 1930s, but it is far more opinionated and not very comprehensive. The book makes clear why the rich got richer and the poor poorer in the last decade. This national bestseller brilliantly analyzes america in the 1980s from the election of ronald. Johnson cites the promises of reagan s conservative supplyside trickledown program to. List of booknotes interviews first aired in 1991 wikipedia. Reagan is arguably the singlemost popular president in modern united states history. In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world. Jan 18, 2017 ive read other books by him and know that he doesnt describe anything that isnt verifiable.

Haynes book details reagans political career beginning with his run for governor of california in 1966. Pulitzerwinning washington post columnist portrays ronald reagan as an affable, shallow politician of dubious credentials, one created by millionaires and clever media salesmen into a mythical figure who would restore american prestige and old values. He had a way of connecting with the american public that led to his rise to a societal icon. America in the reagan years by haynes johnson 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. America in the reagan years paperback april 29 2003 by haynes johnson author 4. America in the reagan years, talks about the 1980s as the most important years in the united states since world war ii. Ronald reagan was the first president since eisenhower to serve two consecutive terms, and this mr. America in the reagan years haynes bonner johnson, author w. As my daughter likes to say i got to the party late. Eastern time each sunday night, and was the longestrunning author interview program in u. The format of the show is a onehour, oneonone interview with a nonfiction author.

Johnson cites the promises of reagans conservative supplyside. Booknotes is an american television series on the cspan network hosted by brian lamb, which originally aired from 1989 to 2004. Sleepwalking through historyamerica in the reagan years. The material thats not overtly about politics gets tied to political themes the hightechnology boom, glossed over mtv, or ignored altogether. Sleepwalking through history by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed.

One of his most celebrated books, sleepwalking through history. America in the reagan years, pulitzer prizewinning journalist johnson reevaluates what happened to america in. America in the reagan years, by haynes johnson 2003 washington post columnist johnson here presents a stunning indictment of the reagan administration that details its impact on social, economic and political life in america. This book took me a while to get through, but it was worth it. According to author haynes johnson, americans were lulled into thinking that ronald reagan was much more than what he actually turned out to be, and reagan himself was not always quite what he appeared. As he did with the 1980s in sleepwalking through history. America in the reagan years 1st edition1st printing haynes johnson binding. Haynes johnson, washington post journalist and author. In this brilliantly readable book, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to struggling debtor nation and when optimism turned to foreboding. Haynes johnson is a political reporter, and sleepwalking is a political book. Sleepwalking through history by haynes bonner johnson, haynes johnson, 2003, w. The nations stumbling domestic policies in the 1990s do little to discredit johnsons analysis. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931publication date 1991 topics. Elegant prose, devastating insight and a keen historical perspective.

Aug 03, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Haynes bonner johnson american journalist, author, and. Ive read other books by him and know that he doesnt describe anything that isnt verifiable. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931publication date 1992 topics reagan, ronald. The author points a vivid portrait not only of reagans presidency, but also of the irancontra affair, the boom times on wall street and the religious revival led by swaggart, bakker et al. America in the reagan years to step back from the 1980s and frame them, if not with a formal theoretical perspective, then with. It has been said that reagan almost singlehandedly ended the cold war. The author, an experienced washington journalist, combines a liberal commitment to the public welfare and a conservative disdain for the meretricious. Johnson said, made it possible for him to invent an age. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes bonner johnson. America in the reagan years by johnson, haynes, 1931. America in the reagan years 1991 and his final book, the battle for america 2008 2009, with dan balz. Haynes johnson in this book johnson chronicles the reagan decade, when america fell from dominant world power to struggling debtor nation and optimism turned to foreboding.

Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide johnson, haynes, 193120, sleepwalking through history. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years. The material thats not overtly about politics gets tied to political themes the hightechnology boom, glossed. May 24, 20 one of his most celebrated books, sleepwalking through history. It is the considerable virtue of sleepwalking through history. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality, deficits. America in the reagan years new ed by johnson, haynes isbn. This national bestseller brilliantly analyzes america in the 1980s from the election of ronald reagan through to the end of the decade.

But because the author of sleepwalking through history was among thousands of men and women holding washington press credentials during the reagan years, his book may raise a question or two. Sleepwalking through history 2003 edition open library. America in the reagan years was thoroughly researched, a fact that is actually depressing as hell. America in the reagan years by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A stunning indictment of the reagan administration that. In fact, its something subtly but significantly different. Sep 15, 2018 under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality, deficits. The most wellknown and politically damaging of the scandals came to light in november 1986, when ronald reagan conceded. Sleepwalking through history presents itself as a firstdraft history of america in the 1980s. Under trump, republicans stand for corruption, greed, immorality. Sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes johnson illustrated. The new york city native had written or cowritten 17 books and had been a regular. This article was most recently revised and updated by karen sparks, director and editor, britannica book of the year.

Sleepwalking through history was among thousands of men and women holding washington press credentials during the reagan years, his book may raise a question or two in the mind of a reader who. America in the reagan years 1991 analyzed the 1980s with an unsparing eye toward reagan and congress. I finally got around to reading sleepwalking through history, although weve had a copy since it was first released in 1991. Politicos mike allen remembers the political journalist and author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A stunning indictment of the reagan administration that details its.

In human terms and living case histories, haynes johnson captures the drama and tragedy of an era nurtured by greed and a morality that found virtue in. The author points a vivid portrait not only of reagan s presidency, but also of the irancontra affair, the boom times on wall street and the religious revival led by swaggart, bakker et al. America in the reagan years, talks about the 1980s as the most important years in the. Haynes johnson this book examines the reagan decade in which america fell from a dominant world power to a struggling debtor nation. Mar 20, 1991 sleepwalking through history america in the reagan years by haynes johnson illustrated. A readable critique of the fatuous illusions foisted on a willing society by american leadership in the 1980s. I have become fascinated with books about the american presidents since i read the presidents club earlier this year. In human terms and living case histories, haynes johnson captures the drama and tragedy of an era nurtured by greed and a morality that found virtue in not. Sleepwalking through history by haynes johnson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The presidency of ronald reagan in the united states was marked by multiple scandals, resulting in the investigation, indictment, or conviction of over 8 administration officials, the largest number for any u.