An eminent historian of Russia, Harvard professor, and adviser to the Reagan White House looks back on his own life and on the tumultuous twentieth century.

"It is hard to imagine a more interesting life, or one better told."--Economist

"Perhaps the most refreshing and valuable memoir to emerge from Washington in many years."--Martin Rubin, "San Francisco Chronicle

"Pipes has lived a rich, meaningful life, . . . Ýand" he has the ability to recount it, richly and meaningfully."--Jay Nordlinger, "National Review

"A gracefully written account."--Fred Siegel, "Washington Post Book World