THE NATURAL The Misunderstood Presidency of Bill Clinton

To hear George Wilson in his warm and satisfyingly confidential tone become Joe Klein telling us about the successes and failures of Clinton's two terms in office is an exercise of both intellect and emotion. How could Clinton have done so much brilliant work yet be remembered for so little of consequence? What drove him to seek office, and what kept him so stable for eight years of near Sisyphean experiences? Klein, a longtime political commentator, journalist, and author of the roman à clef PRIMARY COLORS, combines fact, analysis, and personal experience to reach reasoned conclusions about a man without a moment in which he might achieve greatness. George Wilson's measured and crystal clear reading allows us to feel some sympathy for the big lug. P.W. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 03]