ALL TOO HUMAN

The author's political memoir deals with his experiences as former senior advisor to Bill Clinton (in the White House and during the campaign), touching briefly on his post-White House job as a network commentator. He also discusses how the Lewinsky scandal colored his interpretation of past events. Stephanopoulos's narration is unaffected, candid and immediate. He does not shy away from expressing regret at some of his own failings or disappointment at some of Clinton's. His wonder and excitement at being in the inner circle of the campaign and presidency at a relatively young age are fully articulated, giving the listener a feel for this heady time. Slightly husky and completely natural, his reading involves the listener, making one wish for the complete book rather than an abridgment. M.A.M. © AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 99]