BACK TO WORK Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy

This short book reminds us that the former president is still a master of packaging a political message that is cogent, expansive, and forceful. He’s essentially taken the responsibility for publicizing President Obama’s agenda in a way that is understandable and ready-made for public consumption. Clinton is a great communicator and seemingly always will be. He is also the narrator of this book, and on that account he is good but not great. His once clear, commanding voice is a bit scratchy around the edges, and there are times when he stretches his sentences out for too long, losing his breath and concentration in the process. Even a good Bill Clinton is better than many trained narrators, though, and the book is worthwhile for its ideas as well as his performance. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2011]