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This account of the career of President Ronald Reagan tells the vivid story of his rise to power and the forces of evil that conspired to bring him down. The text contains profanity. The coauthor is Martin Dugard.
Quick Summary
Dive into the true story of the day Ronald Reagan was shot and the chaos that unfolded in the minutes and hours after the assassination attempt that could have changed American history forever. The book reads like a thriller, revealing secret Service failures, the heroic scramble to save the President's life, and the shocking moment when a bullet grazed Reagan's lung, all told with the pulse-pounding pace of an action movie. If your kid loves historical mysteries and real-life survival stories like "The Maze Runner" or political thrillers, they'll be hooked on this gripping account. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who want history that reads like a blockbuster movie.