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OverviewA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book for 2011 On March 30, 1981, President Reagan walked out of a hotel in Washington, D.C. and was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying, and no one has ever written a detailed narrative of that harrowing day. Now, drawing on exclusive new interviews, Del Quentin Wilber tells the electrifying story of a moment when the nation teetered on the brink of chaos. With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes saved the president's life; the brilliant surgeon who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials frantically trying to determine whether the country was under attack. Most especially, we encounter the man code-named Rawhide, a leader of uncommon grace who inspired affection and awe in everyone who worked with him.Reagan was the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. In Rawhide Down, the story of that perilous day--a day of chaos, crisis, prayer, heroism and hope--is brought to life as never before. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Del Quentin Wilber , Jason CulpPublisher: MacMillan Audio Imprint: MacMillan Audio ISBN: 9781427216304ISBN 10: 1427216304 Publication Date: 05 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Downloadable audio file Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe reporting is presented with precision and authority by Jason Culp. For the most part, his reading has few vocal characterizations, but the brief direct quotes from Reagan are delivered spot-on. Culp's voice is easygoing and warm, and surprisingly, those characteristics are at their most gripping in the chapters that address the president's initial care at George Washington University Hospital. - AudioFile Magazine <p> The reporting is presented with precision and authority by Jason Culp. For the most part, his reading has few vocal characterizations, but the brief direct quotes from Reagan are delivered spot-on. Culp's voice is easygoing and warm, and surprisingly, those characteristics are at their most gripping in the chapters that address the president's initial care at George Washington University Hospital. - AudioFile Magazine Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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