United

The author served as mayor of Newark for seven years and is now a U.S. senator from that state. His audiobook lays out his vision of what this country can become if we can unite and find our compassion. It's a personal account, and Booker relies on his experiences to make his points. As narrator, he brings the same energy and enthusiasm that he does to his personal appearances and speeches. He reads with passion and conviction, and he uses his voice to urge listeners to take action on the issues he discusses. There are times when his delivery is too fast and he swallows words, but these are forgivable because they show us his humanity and, yes, his compassion. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine