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The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill

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Yazan: Sonia Purnell
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Without Churchill's inspiring leadership, Britain could not have survived its darkest hour and repelled the Nazi menace. Without his wife, Clementine, however, he might never have become Prime Minister. By his own admission, the Second World War would have been 'impossible without her'.

Clementine was Winston's emotional rock and his most trusted confidante. Yet her ability to charm Britain's allies and her humanitarian efforts on the home front earned her deep respect. Now Sonia Purnell explores the peculiar dynamics of this fascinating union.

©2016 Sonia Purnell (P)2016 Oakhill Publishing Europe Gender Studies Military Military & War Politicians Politics & Activism Social Sciences Women World War II Düşündürücü Savaş Winston Churchill Emperyalizm Franklin D.Roosevelt
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"Engrossing.... Clementine Churchill became her husband's essential confidante and adviser, vetting his speeches, smoothing over his faux pas, dealing with his constituents.... Purnell's book is the first formal biography of a woman who has heretofore been relegated to the sidelines." ( The New York Times)
"Winston Churchill kept nothing from Clementine. 'You know,' he informed FDR, 'I tell Clemmie everything.' Purnell has delivered an astute, pacey account of a woman who hardly ever emerged from the shadows. It is a sharp analysis of what it meant to be a politician's wife...and shows how much we can learn about Winston Churchill from his wife and marriage." ( The Wall Street Journal)
"Thorough and engaging.... Purnell's extensive and insightful biography offers a much welcome portrait of Clementine Churchill, a woman whose remarkable life has long been overshadowed by her famous husband." ( Washington Post)
"Compellingly readable.... Sonia Purnell's biography of Winston's wife Clementine brings her out from behind the shadow cast by the Great Man. She became her husband's wise counselor, discreetly offering sound advice, re-writing his speeches, toning down his foolish or angry letters, preventing him from making certain terrible political mistakes.... Her wheeling and dealing was done behind a veil of gracious femininity." ( The Independent)
"Eye-opening.... A bold biography of a bold woman; at last Purnell has put Clementine Churchill at the center of her own extraordinary story, rather than in the shadow of her husband's." ( Mail on Sunday)
"Fascinating.... [Purnell's] book may leave you thinking Clementine is one of the most underrated, complex women in British history." ( The Daily Beast)
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Super narration, telling a wonderful story about Clementine Churchill, so much information that was always beautifully read .

Wonderful story

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I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the narrator was superb and brought it all to life. Sorry it has finished. Hard act to follow.

Fascinating story

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Great biography superb narrator, easy to listen to. Fascinating biography of a progressive marriage of the Churchills.

Beautiful narration

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Well told and researched account of the life and love of Clementine Churchill. The narrator has a lovely soothing British tone you'd imagine Clemmie may have sounded like herself. Would listen again

Lovely told story of a lovely lady

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Absolutely fascinating from start to finish, this account of Clementine Churchill’s long eventful life examines her unconventional upbringing and compatibility with Winston. Her story gives a fly on the wall perspective of many world events during their marriage and his times in political office, to which she made an untold contribution. Highly recommended.

Gripping

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