THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY How Four Kids Became President

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin has reconstructed her set of presidential biographies about four great American leaders to aim at a young audience. Briefly describing each president's early years before expanding on his leadership skills, Kearns encourages listeners with the idea that anyone can rise to an influential role. Lincoln is surprisingly voiced by Graham Sibley as a country hick character in contrast to the pleasantly delivered narrative sections. Rufus Jones provides a well-bred tone for Theodore Roosevelt, and Christian McKay gives FDR's voice a hint of his distinctive upper-class accent. Finally, Johnson is portrayed by Dion Graham with a robust Southern voice. In the conclusion, Goodwin herself warmly addresses her listeners with reminders that even the greatest leaders have faults. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]