Joseph Petro served for twenty-three years as a Special Agent in the U. S. Secret Service, eleven of them at the White House and four of those as the man on the shoulder of Ronald Reagan. And while protecting him, Joseph Petro got to know Ronald Reagan intimately. From a junior investigator in the field to the man on whom the life of the President depended, Joseph Petro's journey through the Secret Service is a singular look inside the most discreet law enforcement agency in the world and an unparalleled insight into Ronald ...
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Joseph Petro served for twenty-three years as a Special Agent in the U. S. Secret Service, eleven of them at the White House and four of those as the man on the shoulder of Ronald Reagan. And while protecting him, Joseph Petro got to know Ronald Reagan intimately. From a junior investigator in the field to the man on whom the life of the President depended, Joseph Petro's journey through the Secret Service is a singular look inside the most discreet law enforcement agency in the world and an unparalleled insight into Ronald Reagan. Joseph Petro saw Reagan at his best. He ate popcorn with him at the private cinema on Camp David, rode horses together on the ranch, and was one of five men in the private meeting between the President and Gorbachev at the watershed moment when the Cold War ended. Quite simply, Joseph Petro stood next to history. With never before seen pictures of presidents, popes and other heads of state, Standing Next to History will be a must have for Reagan lovers and those who want an inside look at the Secret Service.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780312332211.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780312332211.
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Very Good. Hardcover A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in better than average cosmetic condition. The item is complete, and without major damage. It may have limited signs of use. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0312332211. Clean, pristine, gift quality! No markings, no inscriptions, no signs of use. The jacket is preserved by a mylar Brodart cover. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided.; 304 pages.
The author painted a real human side of the secret service and the work they do. He lets you see their dedication to their sublects and the toll it takes on their personal life. We are lucky to have such people. The book was a pleasure to read.
PeachTea
Mar 24, 2009
Fascinating!
It's a terrific book; an inside look at protecting, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, to the pope. Petro gives us a look at the Secret Service, but this is mainly a story-driven memoir, which worked well. Definitely worth the read.
