When Character Was King

By: Peggy Noonan

Narrated by: Peggy Noonan

From the bestselling author of What I Saw at the Revolution comes an elegiac tribute to one of America's most beloved leaders.

It is twenty years—a full generation—since Ronald Reagan first walked into the White House and ignited a revolution. From the beginning, he enjoyed the American people's affection but now, as he approaches the end of his life, he has received what he deserved even more: their deep respect.

What was the wellspring of his greatness? Peggy Noonan, bestselling author of the classic Reagan-era memoir What I Saw at the Revolution, former speechwriter, and now a columnist and contributing editor for The Wall Street Journal, argues that the secret of Reagan's success was no secret at all. It was his character—his courage, his kindness, his persistence, his honesty, and his almost heroic patience in the face of setbacks—that was the most important element of his success.

The one thing a man must bring into the White House with him if he is to succeed, Noonan contends, is a character that people come to recognize as high, sturdy, and reliable.

Noonan, renowned for her special insight into Ronald Reagan's history and personality, brings her own reflections to Reagan to bear in When Character Was King and discloses never-before-told stories from the former president's family, friends, and White House colleagues to reveal the true nature of a man even his opponents now view as a maker of big history.

Marked by incisive wit and elegant prose, When Character Was King will enlighten and move readers.©2001 Peggy Noonan; (P)2001 Random House Audio, a Division of Random House Inc.

a great audiobook by a great writer!

great insight about one of our nation's finest presidents. Great details and stories from a masterful writer and storytellers.

A Book Well Worth The Read

Peggy Noonan is a wonderful writer. I really appreciate how she holds my interest. I learned a lot more about a president I really admired.

A great story of a great man

This is a great tell of a great man. It is not a stiff biography full of stiff facts and figures. it is the story of how Ronald Reagan was.

We need another President like Reagan

Excellent discourse about Reagan's character. Highly recommend this book, particularly for younger readers who are unaware his accomplishments.

Wonderful story of a great man

Loved the story behind one of America’s greatest presidents! So much detail written about his life story!