1940 FDR, Willkie, Lindbergh, Hitler--The Election Amid the Storm

Every presidential campaign appears monumental to its participants, but history clearly demonstrates the pivotal role of certain elections. When one listens to Corey Snow's narration of this engrossing history of the 1940 presidential election, its special importance becomes clear. Snow's authoritative voice flows smoothly as he wends his way through Roosevelt's decision to run for an unprecedented third term, the pressure from Lindbergh's isolationism, and Willkie's misguided campaign. His cadence fits well with the story, speeding up slightly as dramatic events unfold and bringing the players' emotions to life. Popular history books, with their narrative format rich in detail and human character, are well suited for audio production, and this history fits that model easily with Snow's well-tuned rendition. M.L.R. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]