Book description
Tip and the Gipper - Audiobook Review
Chris Matthews' Tip and the Gipper turns a fascinating chapter of American politics into an engaging listening experience. Narrated with clear diction and a subtle sense of humor, the audiobook keeps you hooked from the first word.
Matthews, who worked closely with Speaker Tip O'Neill, offers more than just dates and speeches. He paints the 1980-86 era as a time when two fierce ideologues-Reagan's "Gipper" and the principled O'Neill-found common ground for the nation's good. The story feels like an oral history, with Matthews weaving in anecdotes that reveal how compromise can be both artful and practical.
The narration does justice to the book's tone: it is neither dry lecture nor melodramatic saga. Instead, you hear the rhythm of politics as it really was-back-and-forth negotiations on welfare, taxes, covert ops, and even Northern Ireland. The audiobook highlights how their battles led to tax reform, Social Security preservation, and a step toward peace abroad.
What makes this recording stand out is its accessibility. Matthews' voice is steady, never slipping into the high-school teacher mode that often plagues political memoirs. His occasional light touches-just enough to keep you smiling-make complex policy debates feel relatable.
In short, Tip and the Gipper is a must-listen for anyone curious about how bipartisan cooperation can shape history. Whether you're a seasoned political junkie or simply looking for an insightful story that balances intellect with entertainment, this audiobook delivers both with grace and conviction.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience