If

By: Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by: Phillip J. Mather

This quintessentially English poem is in the form of a father’s advice to his son on transitioning into manhood. Phillip J. Mather’s masterful delivery poignantly captures Kipling’s inspirational and timeless philosophy.

Public Domain (P)2014 Phillip J. Mather

Inspirational Poem

What did you love best about If?

The challenging lessons of life along with encouragement and inspiration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rudyard Kipling because of the meaningfulness in what he conveyed

What about Phillip J. Mather’s performance did you like?

I just loved his performance - he brings the story and its meaning alive!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I would, but this was just a short excerpt which I enjoyed.

Any additional comments?

I could listen to Phillip Mather's narrations forever!

If

This is a very short but nice classic poem about a father telling his son what it takes to become a man. The narrator has a deep appealing accent that was a perfect fit for this piece.

Classic poem beautifully narrated

I love this poem for its timeless power to provoke the same reaction. I always feel like I’ve been picked up by my boot straps and reminded of who I can be. Phillip J. Mather is the perfect narrator for this landmark poem that everyone should hear and own to play again and again. A very special recording.

Swimmingly spoken poem

Smooth delivery of a great Brit favourite. If only we painted pictures of modern masculinity in similar prose and people actually read or listened to it.

Short and Great

What does Phillip J. Mather bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mr. Mather brings the quintessential British finesse to IF that would be absent if anyone else were to narrate. He's delivery is perfect.