A Journey

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair recalls "his first and only job in government," taking listeners from his 1997 inauguration to his departure in 2007. From the start, his voice sounds like he's reliving the mixture of anxiety and joy he felt at his landslide victory. Listeners will hear his pride at his accomplishments in reforming Britain's Labor Party and his sadness at the death of Princess Diana. His frustration with the media and with dissent in his own party as troubles mounted during his later years is also clear. At times, the casual listener may feel bogged down by inside details, but, overall, the portrait of a pragmatic politician is interesting. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine