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Darkest Hour
- How Churchill Brought Us Back from the Brink
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Darkest Hour by Anthony McCarten, read by Sean Barrett.
From the prize-winning screenwriter of The Theory of Everything, this is a cinematic, behind-the-scenes account of a crucial moment which takes us inside the mind of one of the world's greatest leaders - and provides a revisionist, more rounded portrait of his leadership.
May, 1940. Britain is at war, European democracies are falling rapidly and the public are unaware of this dangerous new world. Just days after his unlikely succession to Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, faces this horror - and a sceptical King and a party plotting against him. He wonders how he can capture the public mood and does so, magnificently, before leading the country to victory.
It is this fascinating period that Anthony McCarten captures in this deeply researched, gripping day-by-day (and often hour-by-hour) narrative. In doing so he revises the familiar view of Churchill - he made himself into the iconic figure we remember and changed the course of history, but through those turbulent and dangerous weeks he was plagued by doubt, and even explored a peace treaty with Nazi Germany. It's a scarier, and more human story, than has ever been told.
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- Happy-Hammer
- 26-06-18
A different account of a well known story
Well researched and written, fine narration, Churchill made some very difficult choices. The author gives good analysis of the three monumental speeches that Churchill made in the first three months of his premiership and the sources of his oratory. He also gives some detail of Churchill's eccentricities which brought a smile to my face. The author draws some interesting conclusions, was Churchill prepared to negotiate a peace treaty with Hitler or was he simply trying to keep Halifax and Chamberlain on side? Highly enjoyable listen
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- Obi
- 01-03-18
I learnt things i never knew
I am not one for reading things about the war and wasn't sure about this book. I found the book interesting and Churchill too. Everyone talk about the great man but back then, it was very different. Those who follow war books may not learn much but if you don't, then you may learn a thing or two about Churchill. He was quite a smart gentleman and i loved how changing one word, made a difference to his party.
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- mullet
- 02-10-18
Insight into such a hard time
A look into a time when Britain was on the brink of disaster. A book that helps to show Churchill’s and Britain’s fight against unbelievable odds at beginning of WW2 . Helps to show Churchill’s strength, weaknesses , doughts, bloody mindedness and turmoils . Enjoyed the film and book.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-08-18
Darkest Hour
After seeing the film, the book lived up to my expectations, Brilliant!
In Churchills own words; "So much is owed by so many by so few", he being one of the few!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-19
Captivating
A book that truly defines "success as the result of many failures" Simply a great book.
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- Bill Benham
- 29-03-18
inspiring and unforgettable
This is a wonderful book about a great man.
The author explains how history must rank Churchill as truly great.
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- YM
- 22-04-20
Good accompaniment to the film
If you've watched the film then this is a great addition to pad out the story further.
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- "shanehughes"
- 22-11-18
Excellent read. Seems well researched
It says on this input screen "optional" but then won't let me submit without minimum 15 words. Book was excellent feedback system needs work and gets 1 star
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- Jon
- 13-11-18
amazing book!! true leadership
I thought this book us an amazing example of a leader that through unbelievable pressure put himself 2nd and the great good of the nation first!! amazing
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- PR22
- 10-04-24
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Sean Barrett brought the story to life: an outstanding performance as always. From Jackson Lamb to WSC is quite a range but Mr Barrett excels - again. A good man to follow… thank you.
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