William F. Buckley

Let Us Talk of Many Things: The Collected Speeches
$18.95
Let Us Talk of Many Things, first published in 2000, brings together Buckley¡Çs finest speeches from throughout his career. Always deliciously provocative, they cover a vast range of topics: the end of the Cold War, manners in politics, the failure of the War on Drugs, the importance of winning the America¡Çs Cup, and much else. Reissued with additional speeches, Let Us Talk of Many Things is the ideal gift for any serious conservative.

Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith
$14.00
I am unabashadly conservative, and a big WFB fan. I was curious to read this book and understand a bit better the connection of his faith to his work & life, but came away a bit disappointed. There was very little in the way of WFB sharing any sort of personal relationship with God, and perhaps that is telling. Instead, there was a lot of story retelling about his experience in Catholic school along with some long recited passages from other authors/catholic writers that influenced him. Some may enjoy this approach, it was just - for me - disapointing compared to the high bar set by his other works.

The Reagan I Knew
$25.00
As a great admirer of Ronald Reagan, I found this book to be a very informative and enjoyable read and I regret that Mr. Buckley was not able to speak publicly about the book before his death. It is an intimate, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the relationship between WFB and Ronald and Nancy Reagan. The book covers over thirty years of friendship between two political giants through original text and re-printed correspondence. It offers insight into some of Reagan's most important positions on government, the economy and foreign policy, particularly concerning the Soviet Union. The book also offers a peek into the personal lives of the Reagan and Buckley families. I recommed it to anyone with an interest in the Reagan legacy.

God And Man At Yale: 50Th Anniversary Edition
$10.00
God and Man at Yale is not a literary must-read, but it ranks among the classics of political and journalistic writing. The ideas presented are narrow in scope (as they should be), focusing exclusively on Yale, and the solutions presented by a 25-year-old Buckley are implausible (alumni do not hold any sway on the university). Gamay is the fascinating introduction of a budding writer whose career would be made on impulsive ideas, quick wit, and idiosyncratic writing style. Buyers considering this book should expect a dry read except for the introduction by Bramwell and foreword written by Buckley for the anniversary edition.