The Conscience of a Conservative

by Barry Goldwater Narrated by Johnny Heller

Overview

When it was first published, The Conscience of a Conservative reignited the American conservative movement and made Barry Goldwater a political star. It influenced countless conservatives in the United States and helped to lay the foundation for the Reagan Revolution in 1980.



Just as vital today as it was then, this book addresses many topics that could be torn from today's headlines. Goldwater discusses education, labor unions and policies, civil rights, agricultural policy and farm subsidies, social welfare programs, and income taxation. This significant book lays out the conservative position both politically and economically that would come to dominate the Conservative Movement in America.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"For a man who proudly described himself as 'simple,' Barry Goldwater remains a historical puzzle." ---Angus Burgin, The New York Sun

JUNE 2011 - AudioFile

Goldwater laid out his conservative views in this work, published four years before his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1964. In it he expounds upon issues such as states’ rights, civil rights, taxes, and national budget deficits, many of which can be found in today’s headlines and blogs. Johnny Heller’s workmanlike narration, lacking vocal variation, does not enliven what is essentially a philosophical treatise in support of freedom as our nation’s most important value. Though Heller’s timing, pacing, and precise diction are well done, it’s still difficult for the listener to stay focused. Social conservatives and those who wish to better understand them will benefit by this book, but listening to it proves to be a challenge. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169785661
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	03/09/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged

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