Churchill: The Power of Words: His Remarkable Life Recounted Through His Writings and Speeches

by Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert (Editor)

A collection of the best and most quoted speeches and writings of Nobel Prize-winner Winston Churchill Winston Churchill knew the power of words. In speeches, books, and articles, he expressed his feelings and laid out his vision for the future. His wartime writings and speeches have fascinated generation after generation with their powerful narrative style and thoughtful reflection. Martin Gilbert, Churchill's official biographer, has chosen passages that express the essence of Churchill's thoughts and describe-in his own inimitable words-the main adventures of his life and the main crises of his career. From first to last, they give insight into his life, how it evolved, and how he made his mark on the British and world stage.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Biography, Politics, Historical, Memoir, Communication

791 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 28, 2012

About the author

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, politician and writer, as prime minister from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955 led Great Britain, published several works, including The Second World War from 1948 to 1953, and then won the Nobel Prize for literature.

William Maxwell Aitken, first baron Beaverbrook, held many cabinet positions during the 1940s as a confidant of Churchill.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can), served the United Kingdom again. A noted statesman, orator and strategist, Churchill also served as an officer in the Army. This prolific author "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values."

Out of respect for Winston_Churchill, the well-known American author, Winston S. Churchill offered to use his middle initial as an author.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston...

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Churchill: The Power of Words is a compelling read for anyone interested in history, British history in particular. It isn't a biography exactly. Instead it's a chronological arrangement of (select) quotes taken from his writings and speeches that give you a sense of who he was. Each quote is introduced by Martin Gilbert. On the top left-hand corner, readers find the year, and, on the top right-hand corner, readers find Churchill's age. I found this layout to be wonderful. There are no chapters, no natural stopping places. I tried to use years as goal-setters. But once World War II started, I found it too compelling to read it just a year at a time. I read greedily.

I found it fascinating and thought-provoking.

Favorite quotes:

One must never forget when misfortunes come that it is quite possible they are saving one from something much worse; or that when you make some great mistake, it may very easily serve you better than the best-advised decision. (1896) p. 14

As I think Ruskin once said, 'It matters very little whether your judgments of people are true or untrue, and very much whether they are kind or unkind,'... (1899) p. 29

What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone? (1908) p. 63

We did not enter upon the war with the hope of easy victory; we did not enter upon it in any desire to extend our territory, or to advance and increase our position in the world; or in any romantic desire to shed our blood and spend our money in Continental quarrels. We entered upon this war reluctantly after we had made every effort compatible with honour to avoid being drawn in, and we entered upon it with a full realization of the sufferings, losses, disappointments, vexations, and anxieties, and of the appalling and sustaining exertions which would be entailed upon us by our action. The war will be long and sombre. It will have many reverses of fortune and many hopes falsified by subsequent events, and we must derive from our cause and from the strength that is in us, and from the traditions and history of our race, and from the support and aid of our Empire all over the world the means to make this country overcome obstacles of all kinds and continue to the end of the furrow, whatever the toil and suffering may be. (1914) p. 88.

To fail is to be enslaved, or, at the very best, to be destroyed. Not to win decisively is to have all this misery over again after an uneasy truce, and to fight it over again, probably under less favourable circumstances, and perhaps alone. (1915) p. 108

Before a war begins one should always say, 'I am strong, but so is the enemy.' When a war is being fought one should say, 'I am exhausted, but the enemy is quite tired too.' It is almost impossible to say either of these two things at the time they matter. (1918) p. 138

'What shall I do with all my books?' was the question; and the answer, 'Read them,' sobered the questioner. But if you cannot read them, at any rate handle them and, as it were, fondle them. Peer into them. Let them fall open where they will. Read on from the first sentence that arrests the eye. Then turn to another. Make a voyage of discovery, taking soundings of uncharted seas. Set them back on their shelves with your own hands. Arrange them on your own plan, so that if you do not know what is in them, you at least know where they are. If they cannot be your friends, let them at any rate be your acquaintances. If they cannot enter the circle of your life, do not deny them at least a nod of recognition. It is a mistake to read too many good books when quite young. A man once told me that he had read all the books that mattered. Cross-questioned, he appeared to have read a great many, but they seemed to have made only a slight impression. How many had he understood? How many had entered his mental composition? How many had been hammered on the anvils of his mind and afterwards ranged in an armoury of bright weapons ready to hand? Choose well, choose wisely, and choose one. Concentrate upon that one. Do not be content until you find yourself reading in it with real enjoyment. (1925) p. 178-9.

We are in the presence of a disaster of the first magnitude which has befallen Great Britain and France. Do not let us blind ourselves to that. It must now be accepted that all the countries of Central and Eastern Europe will make the best terms they can with the triumphant Nazi Power. The system of alliances in Central Europe upon which France has relied for her safety has been swept away, and I can see no means by which it can be reconstituted. (1938) p. 202

You must have diplomatic and correct relations, but there can never be friendship between the British democracy and the Nazi Power, that Power which spurns Christian ethics, which cheers its onward course by a barbarous paganism, which vaunts the spirit of aggression and conquest, which derives strength and perverted pleasure from persecution, and uses, as we have seen, with pitiless brutality the threat of murderous force. That Power cannot ever be the trusted friend of the British democracy. (1938) p. 203

Whenever we speak of 'bloodless war' it must not be supposed that it is not attended in every country in this anxious, melancholy time by strain, by loss, and, in some countries, by a very severe degree of privation and suffering among the mass of the population. Moreover, the bloodless war is becoming intensified. There is hardly a day when the papers do not show it is becoming intensified. The strains resulting from it will in this year, still more if it is prolonged, test not only the financial and economic strength of nations but the health of their institutions and the social structure of their civilization. (1939) p. 211-2

We must not underrate the gravity of the task which lies before us or the temerity of the ordeal, to which we shall not be found unequal. We must expect many disappointments, and many unpleasant surprises, but we may be sure that the task which we have freely accepted is one not beyond the compass and the strength of the British Empire and the French Republic... It is a war, viewed in its inherent quality, to establish, on impregnable rocks, the rights of the individual, and it is a war to establish and revive the stature of man. (1939) p. 224

Of all the wars that men have fought in their hard pilgrimage, none was more noble than the great Civil War in America nearly eighty years ago. Both sides fought with high conviction, and the war was long and hard. All the heroism of the South could not redeem their cause from the stain of slavery, just as all the courage and skill which the Germans always show in war will not free them from the reproach of Naziism, with its intolerance and its brutality. (1940) p. 233-4

Very few wars have been won by mere numbers alone. Quality, will-power, geographical advantages, natural and financial resources, the command of the sea, and, above all, a cause which rouses the spontaneous surgings of the human spirit in millions of hearts--these have proved to be the decisive factors in the human story. (1940) p. 236

You ask what is our policy? I will say: It is to wage war, by sea, land, and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue of human crime. That is our policy. You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. Let that be realized; no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge and impulse of the ages, that mankind will move forward towards its goal. (1940) p. 243

We are moving through a period of extreme danger and of splendid hope, when every virtue of our race will be tested, and all that we have and are will be freely staked. This is no time for doubt or weakness. It is the supreme hour to which we have been called. (1940) p. 259

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. (1940) p. 264

We have but one aim and one single, irrevocable purpose. We are resolved to destroy Hitler and every vestige of the Nazi regime. From this nothing will turn us--nothing. (1941) p. 285

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Churchill The Power of Words” is an anthology of WSC’s speeches and writings, chronologically arranged by his authorized biographer Sir Martin Gilbert. I read this as an e-book on my Kindle app for my iPad. I recently listened to an audiobook of “Never Give In: The Best of Winston Churchill’s Speeches” by Winston Churchill, these two book go together magnificently. I could both read and listen to WSC’s key speeches, the better to absorb all the nuances of WSC. It is so great to read the beautiful masterful vocabulary of WSC. He wrote with such a poetical and mannered way; today all we hear are snappy sound bites from our politicians. Some people call Churchill anachronistic, but he was born at the end of the Victorian era and was always a Victorian man. WSC was always well mannered decent, never held a grudge, always respectful to the opposition’s right to debate with civility and graciousness, so different from what we see today from our politicians. A great example was included in the book, the speech WSC gave when India got its independence. The speech was a perfect example of Victoria manners as he had opposed giving India its independence at that time.

The first part of the book covers WSC’s early life and the frequent brushes with death. WSC loved the danger and excitement of his life as a soldier and war correspondent. The book covers the Spanish American War, his time in India, the war in the Sudan, Boer War and also WWI, the 1930s and WWII. What I enjoyed was WSC’s language. Gilbert included speeches about trade unionism as well as budgets. Churchill’s language and narrative thrust was colorfully bellicose and even somewhat bombastic, full of apocalyptic Old Testament images of fire and floods, who else but WSC, could make a budget so exciting. The famous speeches from the 1930s and WWII are well known but I did enjoy these lesser known speeches. The book was 536 pages long.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I basically loved this book from cover to cover. Every piece written by Churchill was beautiful and elegant and all of the introductions provided by Martin Gilbert helped to place all of the writings in the wide scope of history in which Churchill "lived and moved and had his being." What a remarkable body of work Churchill left behind. I felt really grateful for his forethought in preserving all his speeches and articles. Being able to take a peek into his mind during the turbulent times of the two World Wars was fascinating and also greatly encouraging. The fact that a man and leader of his caliber existed gives me hope that another like him can arise and positively impact our world. And I feel like his life is a testimony to the fact that you don't necessarily have to be university educated to make an impact on the world. What Churchill lacked in formal higher-education he more than made up for in his determination, his passion for his country and its people, and his belief in decency and fair play on a global scale. You can't fail to read this book and be inspired. And I highly recommend that you read it.

[Марија Андреева · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting choice of speeches/writings. Some of the writings were very informative and I have first seen/read them in this collection. Some of the speeches were the ones I already knew, but still I enjoyed refreshing my memory. Great read, especially regarding the years shortly before, during and after the Second World War.

[Mark Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though best known as a politician, Winston Churchill won a Nobel Prize for Literature and was known as a great speechmaker, so the subtitle "The Power of Words" for this book is very apt.

This is 430 pages of Churchillian rhetoric: excerpts from his books and from his many speeches. The excerpts average only about 2 pages each, and they are in chronological order, so they form a selective biography from Churchill’s life, from childhood through to becoming British Prime Minister and after. Each excerpt is preceded by a short introduction from Martin Gilbert, just a paragraph. The whole thing flows very well. This type of book is often best to be dipped into, but here I ended up reading it all in order, finding it at times difficult to put down, telling myself: one more excerpt… just one more.

The most interesting parts are the war years: first he was both a reporter and soldier in the Boer War, then he was minister of Munitions in WWI, and he was Prime Minister for the bulk of WWII. Of course the book leans heavily towards these, especially WWII, where the elderly Churchill came up with endless great speeches and great lines to keep the country’s spirits up: “We will fight them on the beaches…”, “Never in the field of human conflict…”, “We will all go down fighting to the end…”: they’re all here. It’s all very stirring stuff.

Some interest is lost in the (shorter) sections where Churchill is mainly dealing with domestic politics: the events are less familiar, and the stakes are lower. Occasionally in these sections he is found engaging in the typical political point-scoring and personal attacks that are all too familiar in our own age. It took the intensity of war to turn him into a writer of great speeches.

On the whole, it seems that this collection was put together with the intention of showing Churchill in the best light possible. Therefore there are some lacunae: what about the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Given the amount of material concerning WWII, this event needs to be dealt with, as it is one of the great atrocities of an atrocious war, and presents a challenge to Churchill’s characterisation of the Allied effort as one rooted in defence of liberty and humanity. Another relevant controversy, the Indian famine of the 1940s and Churchill’s part therein, is also totally ignored. There are only two substantial references to India, as I recall: a magnanimous reaction to Indian independence in 1948; and a short, rather personal attach on Gandhi from 1929, which is probably Churchill’s most vindictive moment in a book wherein he mostly seems generous even to his enemies. Churchill wrote a lot against Indian independence, so his position here could be more fully represented.

Similarly, as a member of the Irish nation, I expected to hear more about Churchill’s role in British-Irish relations during the Easter Rising (1916) and the Irish War of Independence (1919-1920). Churchill is far from a hero in Ireland, so it would have been interesting to hear his side of the story. But there seems to be a deliberate steering away from all the more controversial parts of Churchill’s legacy.

Yet, on readability, presentation and historical interest this book still gets five stars. It’s not a fully rounded picture, but it’s a great story, one that will have every reader waving Union Jacks, singing Rule Britannia and demanding Brexit, for a while at least.

[Amitbhanu Pandey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winston S. Churchill(1874-1965):

He is regarded by many as the greatest Briton ever, but for some he remains an intensely controversial figure, especially, his attitude towards India and her people. On the demand of sovereignty by India during freedom struggle, he stated- “Power will go to the hands of ras­cals, rogues, free­boot­ers; all Indian lead­ers will be of low cal­i­bre & men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts. They will fight amongst them­selves for power and India will be lost in polit­i­cal squab­bles. A day would come when even air and water would be taxed in India.”
His thought on Mahatma Gandhi was not less than contemptible:
"It is alarming and nauseating to see Mr Gandhi, a seditious Middle Temple lawyer, now posing as a fakir… striding half-naked up the steps of the Vice-regal Palace," Churchill said of his anti-colonialist adversary in 1931.
"Gandhi should not be released on the account of a mere threat of fasting," Churchill told the cabinet on another occasion. "We should be rid of a bad man and an enemy of the Empire if he died."
His attitude and policies during the Bengal Famine of 1943 (Churchill was saving the world from Hitler-WWII) where millions of people died, cannot be forgotten (there are several opposite claims).
Therefore, to like him is difficult. However, as someone has rightly said- ‘Judging the past through the lens of the present might leave the world with no heroes at all.’
This book is a collection of his famous writings and speeches on various political, social and other world affairs by Martin Gilbert.
So, if you like him-you may read. But, if you don’t like him- a must read.

[Grazyna Nawrocka · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fascinating work! Before I had a chance to read this book, I haven't realized that political speeches can be interesting. The beauty of ideas, and the way they were expressed, convinced me that Churchill was a person truly deserving Nobel Prize. It was also a great experience to look at this time in history through his, very personal, view.

The chapters that I loved the most were:
"Thoroughly Tired of War"
"The Powers Now In the Hands of Man"
"What Shall I Do With All My Books"

You could see that Churchill was a visionary with very broad horizons, seeing trends about to happen in the future, and political scene in its entirety. New facts that I learned about were: death of 1,297 French sailors as a result of British naval bombardment, ordered by Churchill, and imprisonment of 15 Polish political leaders by Stalin, before first post-war elections in Warsaw.

[Luis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read.

Almost an auto-biography. This is a compilation of Churchill’s own words over the years.

Hi is a visionary and a leader. The words inspire us. The historic parallels make us think about our own age.

[Nigel · Rating 5 out of 5]

On churchhill's death bed, he said as an old man "well, never-mind which had many dreams and nightmares in his life, and none that came to pass."

[Gregory Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Man Made for the Times!
In a list of the 20th century's greatest figures Churchill probably rates at the very top. The UK was the world's greatest power for the first third of the century and Churchill was a central figure during that period which included two world wars.
The book is a series of speeches or articles (or excerpts thereof) by Churchill dating from his youth at boarding school, to his time as a war correspondent in the Boer war and on through the war years (I and II) and into peacetime as both Prime Minister and regular parliamentarian. Everyone knows of his oratorical powers as a wartime leader during the Second World War but I was not familiar with his positions on social issues where he seemed to be a man ahead of his time through the 20's and early 30's, as Britain sought to create a more just society as it emerged from the Victorian era.
Perhaps it is reflective of the grammatical norms of the times, but I was intrigued by Churchill's use of words, particularly adjectival, in describing events. His ability to portray events in a unique and compelling manner whether it be related to economic or wartime issues could certainly help the citizenry in rising to the cause (and it did!). The words he used would not be common in today's parlance - they seem almost quaint, but they are evocative and they obviously did the trick.
He felt himself destined for greatness from a very early age. I was vaguely aware of his role as a correspondent in the Boer War but was not familiar with his derring-do --- and he did lots of derring! The Gallipoli episode was not mentioned in any great detail which was surprising. It did result in Churchill's resignation from the Admiralty and his subsequent return to the front lines of battle in France -- a fact of which I was unaware. It does beg the question, in my mind at least, as to who should bear responsibility for that catastrophe as I write this part of my review on Anzac Day. That is a subject for further research on my part (and I have a copy of Gallipoli by Alan Moorehead waiting in the wings). On a more positive note, Churchill did refer to the anti-semitic philosophy of the Nazi regime very early on.. so the treatment of Jews was apparent from a very early stage, but I assume the barbaric approach of the Nazi's was was not fully understood until too late.
I read this book over an extended timeframe. I found the ability to refer to the dictionary on my Kindle app was very helpful. Whether his grammatical flourishes used words that are no longer in common usage, or he simply has a huge vocabulary, i found myself checking on the meaning of many words i did not know.

[Ishmael Soledad · Rating 3 out of 5]

First up, Gilbert's narrative that frames each of the speeches and written pieces in this volume are easy to read, provide adequate and understandable context, and do place the reader in the correct frame of mind to approach the words of Churchill. The volume presents the works in their historical order, rather than in any perceived order of importance, which allows the reader to see how Churchill's mind and position developed over time. Not being a student of Churchill or the period of his life, I can't say if what Gilbert has chosen to include are the 'best' pieces. So, if I was rating Gilbert alone it would be more than three stars.

But.

For all the hype around Churchill himself, in the end he was just another politician. A politician in the right place and the right time it is true, but simply another politician. His words, by and of themselves, are eye-wateringly boring; in parts uplifting and quite clearly rallying cries in dark hours, but honestly it's like reading Hansard (the Australian Parliamentary record). I got no sense of Churchill the man from this, but rather a sense of Churchill the politician.

For me, this in not a book to be tackled in isolation. I think it would resonate more if I had read it either with Churchill's biography, or with an outline work of history in his lifetime; a side by side reading would probably increase the rating, but that is not how the volume is presented.

Recommended for people interested (and versed) in the period.

[Michael Grehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watching WW2 documentaries and hearing various story as a kid, I've always liked Winston Churchill. Now reading of his whole life, his military career, what he had fought for in his time in parliament and most notably as prime minister the second World War, the man is most certainly hero amongst heroes.
Before the start of each speech or snippet from one of Churchill's writings, the author gives a synopsis of whatever event that is quick, clear and informative enough to grasp what is happening in that section even without having to read it.
I didn't read all of Churchill's words but I encourage you to read at least most of them. Churchill has brilliant writing and a way of speaking that carries though and grips you as the reader. It is inspirational, comedic at times and informative. Having only known of him though the perspective of WW2, I learned much from this book about him and of the world around him throughout is life.
Don't know how to end the review so I'll leave it at that. 10/10 would recommend.

[John Kenrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful collection

This carefully selected collection of Churchill's speeches provides a front row seat to some of the most eloquent moments of the 20th century. Aside from his wisdom -- and his prescient calls to stop Hitler before it was too late, I was fascinated to see how Churchill's inspiring addresses during World War I (when he served in the cabinet) pre-echo many of the points he would make in his celebrated speeches during World War II. Great photos, an appendix of helpful maps, and brief but extremely helpful editor's notes make this an enjoyable and essential read for those like me who are interested in Churchill and his contribution to history.

[Eduardo Garcia-Gaspar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un peculiar libro de historia. Una gran cantidad de muy breves capítulos. Cada uno con un fragmento de escritos y discursos de Churchill, seleccionados por su biógrafo oficial. Adicional al contenido del lenguaje escrito por alguien que dominó magistralmente ese arte, existe algo curioso en la obra.
Cualquier libro de historia se lee conociendo los detalles de algo cuyo final es conocido de antemano. Pero en esta obra, los escritos de Churchill se escribieron en el momento de estar sucediendo los hechos, sin conocer lo siguiente y mucho menos el resultado final de, por ejemplo, las dos guerras mundiales.
Muy recomendable, pero no para todos.

[Davina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winston was always an inspiring speaker. I greatly appreciate his love of America. This is a wonderful collection which give a good view in to the man. Perhaps too little was left to discuss his more intimate affairs, as his wife and children hardly make an appearance. Certainly, he was one had lead a very full life. I also appreciate his youthful impetuosity. Certainly glad he survived those early trials. The audio version has an excellent narrator, who does justice to Winston, as we've all heard him, and his imitators so often.

[Jeff Lacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding collection of selective writing and speeches that reveal grippingly and majestically the soul of Winston Churchill over sixty years of his public life. It was one of the most monumental, influential, and courageous lives of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, if not in all of history. The pages of this book enliven the Great Dominion’s Lion’s vigor and intellect distinctly. This is an illustrating book for writers and speakers, and twentieth century European historians desiring a taste of Churchill’s genius.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, educational and a little hard to read. The writings and insights into Churchill's life helped me learn about multiple areas of history I knew little about. Granted, it was written by Churchill, so perhaps was self-serving. But I have a new admiration for him. He was eloquent, articulate and persuasive. Because it was somewhat technical and dry, it took me a while to finish, but was worth reading.

[Jophilps1954 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband had just read this book and I was without a “read while on holiday in our campervan.
I felt very challenged with this almighty book and enjoyed every page . Churchill has to be one of the most amazing people to have lived - his life spanned two world wars which he played a significant part . I can’t do the book justice with my “words” but I can highly recommend everyone to read it ... a wonderful insight about a great statesman .

[Terence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although skeptical about the format of the book at first, I became a convert. I think the editor did a good job setting the context and allowing Churchill's words to do all the talking.

This book is best used as a complimentary resource after one has read other books on Churchill. That said, I recommend it.

[TC · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is where we are supposed to write something pretentious to show how intelligent we are for reading this book... Ya, none of that here. Remarkable man, horrendous experiences, however, his public relations voice was such a bore that I forgot what I even was reading it for. I want the real stories, the ones that were behind the civilian media approved curtains.

[Hector Squef · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful

Amazing title summarize it all. His words shaped the world we know to today. Ninety years of world history, war and turmoil told through the great ease of use of language he truly had.

[Anabela Rodrigues · Rating 5 out of 5]

É como se estivesse a viver a história na primeira pessoa. Churchill foi um verdadeiro político, no sentido puro da palavra. Todas as suas palavras eram estrategicamente atribuídas e fundamentais em muitos momentos do passado, sobretudo no decurso da IIGM.

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a great collection of Churchill's best writing and speeches. I certainly learned a lot from this collection, and my respect for Sir Churchill is ever growing.

[Lisa Blane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Churchill the power of words,

Good book it shows what a true great leader he was Only wish people like him were around today. It makes you think hard what his messages were .

[Lyg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful sampling from across the lifetime of a true artist of the English language. An educational and engaging read.

[Chris Pannell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating; Especially during a time where, more than ever, his legacy and words are used by those seeking to divide a nation and a continent he passionately fought to keep together...

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This gave me a better understanding of what WWII was like and many other things

[Tony · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish

[Ross-Barry Barcock. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean this comment in a posative manner - Churchill could sell ice to the Eskimos, and this book convinces me of that.

[Jacquelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all-time favorite biographies about one of history’s most influential and controversial figures. Planning to read it again.