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The Churchill Factor

How One Man Made History

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The Churchill Factor

By: Boris Johnson
Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
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 THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, BY THE AUTHOR OF UNLEASHED

'A stunning tour de force' - Sunday Telegraph
'Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.' - The Times

Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes on Winston Churchill - a biography like no other.

Brexit, pandemic, economic crisis: Boris Johnson's leadership was an extraordinary period in recent British history, and his inspiration has always been Winston Churchill.

In this book, he explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing and deep humanity.

Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he embraced large-scale strategic bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in healthcare, education and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect.

Published in association with Churchill Heritage, The Churchill Factor is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader in a time of crisis.©2014 Boris Johnson, Published in association with Churchill Heritage Ltd. Historical Leadership Management & Leadership Politicians Politics & Activism World Winston Churchill War Inspiring Thought-Provoking Suspenseful United Kingdom Imperialism Royalty

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Critic reviews

The must-read biography of the year.
An engagingly written romp through the elder statesman's greatest achievements.
Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.
Churchill's own energy - his indefatigable pursuit of excitement, glory, place and power - demands a writer of fizz and passion to do history justice. Johnson is that writer.
A bravura performance...Johnson has not only celebrated Churchill in this book: he has emulated him with comparable panache.
Riveting...Boris is a superb, accessible writer, with an easy, good-humoured touch.
A characteristically breathless romp through the life and times of our greatest wartime leader...high on entertainment as it is on providing an appraisal of the great man's achievements.
Splendidly enjoyable... It is rare to find a serious study of a politician that's this entertaining.
This is a rollicking tale of a political maverick.
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loved it. Best book I have read in ages. A a a a a a

fabulous

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Extremely interesting look at one of Britain's greats. It will open you eyes to the many great feats and personality of Winston Churchill, a lot of which are not reported on enough. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Well worth a read/listen.

Brilliant book!

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As I suspect is the case of many Brits born in the past fifty years, Churchill had assumed mythic proportions in my mind, but in only the broadest of senses - the chap who helped us win the war, and said a few stirring words at exactly the right time. This book set me straight on the depth and diversity of his achievements, painting a picture of the great man as bold and lively as one of his own paintings. A beautifully worded and tremendously insightful work by Boris Johnson, which I wasn't expecting given the buffoon-on-a-bike persona that comes across in the media. The reading is excellent too, though I found myself on more than one occasion wishing that Boris himself had reached for the microphone. A truly great account of a truly great man. Thoroughly recommended.

A phenomenal book

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I couldn't t stop listening to this book. It is full of erudition, humour, and insightful information. The narrator is superb, making the book even better.

A Great Book.

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Download now - better than any management book to inspire you. Nothing short of a genius was Churchill, and you need to know why.

Truly inspirational and a fantastic story

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