The Notes

A collection of Ronald Reagan’s private thoughts, jokes, and favorite quotations from the #1 New York Times–bestselling editor of The Reagan Diaries.

Ronald Reagan left behind a legacy that America will never forget. Now, in this one-of-a-kind collection of his most intimate thoughts, his favorite quotations by others, and his own most collectible jokes, all culled from a newly disclosed set of personal notecards he kept throughout his life and career, admirers of the fortieth president will find a unique window of insight into the soul of an American icon. Edited by Douglas Brinkley, editor of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Reagan Diaries, this indispensable Reagan retrospective is perfect for anyone looking to find inspiration in the thoughts and musings of a great American leader.

Praise for The Reagan Diaries

“A portrait of a president who was engaged by his job and had a healthy perspective on power.” —Jon Meacham, Newsweek

“Reagan the diarist is at home with himself, unself-consciously comfortable. . . . Two things run through the diaries like a thread: One is a kind of gee-whiz everyman’s delight in finding himself in such interesting and enjoyable circumstances; the other is his love for and reliance on Nancy.” —Tim Rutten, Los Angeles Times

“It’s amazing what nuggets of information you can unearth deep within a book as jampacked as The Reagan Diaries.” —Walter Pincus, The Washington Post