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Churchill: Walking with Destiny

Author:
Andrew Roberts
Read by:
Stephen Thorne
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Book
120
Narrator
21
Release Date
November 6, 2018
Duration
50 hours 29 minutes
Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

One of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Books of 2018
One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2018
One of The New York Times’s Notable Books of 2018

“Unarguably the best single-volume biography of Churchill . . . A brilliant feat of storytelling, monumental in scope, yet put together with tenderness for a man who had always believed that he would be Britain’s savior.” —Wall Street Journal

In this landmark biography of Winston Churchill based on extensive new material, the true genius of the man, statesman and leader can finally be fully seen and understood--by the bestselling, award-winning author of Napoleon and The Last King of America.

When we seek an example of great leaders with unalloyed courage, the person who comes to mind is Winston Churchill: the iconic, visionary war leader immune from the consensus of the day, who stood firmly for his beliefs when everyone doubted him. But how did young Winston become Churchill? What gave him the strength to take on the superior force of Nazi Germany when bombs rained on London and so many others had caved? In Churchill, Andrew Roberts gives readers the full and definitive Winston Churchill, from birth to lasting legacy, as personally revealing as it is compulsively readable.

Roberts gained exclusive access to extensive new material: transcripts of War Cabinet meetings, diaries, letters and unpublished memoirs from Churchill's contemporaries. The Royal Family permitted Roberts--in a first for a Churchill biographer--to read the detailed notes taken by King George VI in his diary after his weekly meetings with Churchill during World War II. This treasure trove of access allows Roberts to understand the man in revelatory new ways, and to identify the hidden forces fueling Churchill's legendary drive.

We think of Churchill as a hero who saved civilization from the evils of Nazism and warned of the grave crimes of Soviet communism, but Roberts's masterwork reveals that he has as much to teach us about the challenges leaders face today--and the fundamental values of courage, tenacity, leadership and moral conviction.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Jack B. Jan 2019

An insightful look into perhaps the most influential gentleman over the span late 19th and a large portion of the 20th century. One movie is not enough. His life could be 6 movies. Earnest, driven, a vocal advocate for his belief a leader who inspired confidence in others. Willing to stand for what he believed regardless of the consequences. Willing to forgive. Often wrong but never in doubt. Worth all 50 hours.

Profile Avatar Tim W. Mar 2024

Great read, enjoyed it thoroughly

Profile Avatar Lori Z. Oct 2020

One of the finest books ever written about my hero, Winston Churchill. Add to this the fine narration and you get a perfect understanding and sense of the English Bulldog along with his many idiosyncratic habits as well as endearing ones. A masterpiece of history that’s accurate, unflinching and eloquent. Winston would be pleased.-Lori Zambrana McIntosh, R.M.T., M.T.I. C.M.A.

Profile Avatar Kenneth D. Jun 2020

I agree with another reviewer that stated an editor was needed! I did not need to know what Churchill ate on every trip he took. I enjoyed most Of the 50 hours and I learned a lot of British history. I thought the narrator did a splendid job and Increased my enjoyment Of the book!

Profile Avatar Barbara M. Apr 2020

This a very comprehensive study of Churchill. The narrator is excellent; I chuckled out loud many times. I highly recommend it-and was sorry it had to end

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

An excellent book that was enhanced by the narrator’s skills. I give it my highest possible recommendation.

Profile Avatar Jeff L. Feb 2020

Wonderfully written, beautifully narrated, an incisive and encompassing biography that illuminates one of the greatest UK leaders — maybe one of the greatest leaders of any Western democracy — in history.

Profile Avatar Fred L. Jan 2020

This book could really use an editor. No detail, no matter how trivial or inconsequential, seems to be omitted. If a condensed version comes out, please, go for it. On the other hand, while begrudging the time I could have been spending reading other books, I did enjoy being immersed in the world of Churchill. An amazing man, and an amazing life!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

My new favorite book of all time!

Churchill: Walking with Destiny

Churchill: Walking with Destiny

Author: Andrew Roberts
Read by: Stephen Thorne
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