the contras' survival as a democratic resistance force in Nicaragua. Perhaps that knowledge... led them to support the contras secretly and saw no reason to report this to me." The autobiography goes on to claim that, "[a]s president, I was at the helm, so I am the one who is ultimately responsible." The book also discusses Reagan's political rivalry and personal friendship with former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill. Reviews When the book was first published, it reached number eight on The New York Times bestsellers list. Some authors, journalists, and reviewers agreed that the book presented a fair picture of Reagan's life, while others seriously questioned its historical value and purpose. References 1990 non-fiction books Political autobiographies Books about Ronald Reagan Books by Ronald Reagan Books written by presidents of the United States