THE REAGAN DIARIES Extended Selections

THE REAGAN DIARIES, spanning the years 1981-1989, open with an introduction by the editor, which gives a broad overview of Reagan's presidency and personal life, nicely establishing the context in which these diaries were written. Delivering the diaries themselves with Reagan's own phrasing and pacing, narrator Eric Conger begins to sound much like the "Great Communicator" himself. Subject matter ranges from the historic to the mundane, often in the same entry. Reagan's voice as delivered by Conger is clear and recognizable throughout. Extras include swelling martial music bracketing each disc's presentation and a final disc that presents excerpts from nine of the president's actual speeches. Listeners will find Conger's performance a satisfying experience. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 08]