This well-researched audiobook about the battle for the 1980 Democratic nomination for president delivers a surprisingly suspenseful story. Narrator John Pruden, with a voice that resembles that of an energetic newscaster, is well suited to this account of infighting between the last of the Kennedy brothers and the earnest peanut-farmer-turned-president. The story culminates at the August convention, where Teddy concedes the nomination to Jimmy Carter after a bitter campaign in which Kennedy had attempted to pry delegates out of their voting commitments. On November 4, Ronald Reagan wins the general election by an Electoral College landslide. An afterword about the two men's accomplishments later in life adds welcome perspective. Listeners will enjoy this wonderful portrait of two flawed but ultimately dedicated statesmen.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2019
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781549194771
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Buckley offers a reasonable proposal for a national service program without jail or criminal penalties. Narrator Lawrence reads with a slow and careful announcer's voice; one wishes Buckley were reading this one himself. Books on Tape does its usual quality job with formatting, packaging and tape-turning instructions. The reader repeats the last sentence at such times, so you're sure you haven't missed anything. Popular nonfiction collections will appreciate Gratitude, and the topic is likely to prove timely in the years ahead.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kozol’s shocking exposé of inequities in the funding of our public schools contrasts white suburban schools with those serving black and Hispanic populations. Interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators add eloquent testimony to Kozol’s disturbing presentation of facts. Narration by Jack Winston is clear and brisk, but the pace is unrelenting, with little pause for transition between scenes or chapters. Winston’s cool, detached voice contrasts with Kozol’s impasssioned and outraged message. The sheer repetition and magnitude of Kozol’s damning evidence is numbing; the narration gives no relief. Powerful medicine, most easily taken in small doses. Music signalling tape changes is jarringly inappropriate.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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