Morton's review:

Published in 1960 and reproduced in the millions in 1964, when Goldwater ran for President, it is still read widely today.  Some people suggest that, since the draft of the book was written by the late Brent Bozell (whose son, Brent Bozell III, is the head of the media-watchdog organization, the Media Research Center), credit for the book belongs more to Bozell than Goldwater.

Bozell studied Goldwater's writings and listened carefully to his speeches. He wrote this book in close coordination with Goldwater.

Conscience of a Conservative is pure Barry Goldwater, circa 1960.  Those who haven't read it should do so, not only for its masterly distillation of the principles of limited government, but also to gain an insight into Goldwater's great impact on politics in America.  This book didn't win the 1964 election for Sen. Goldwater, but it launched the political education of many grassroots activists who eventually nominated and elected Ronald Reagan.