THE REJECTED STONE Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership

The controversial MSNBC host's childhood experiences set the foundation for a candid but bland telling of the highs and lows of his life and career. Sharpton's narration is forthright and direct, but even with his intense New York accent, his delivery is monotone and preachy. Presented as a guide for more enlightened living, Sharpton's suggestions are immersed in an unsuccessful attempt to cloak himself as a hero in social politics. Listeners may wish to pass on this self-aggrandizing, self-congratulating exercise. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]