This biography takes the perspective that Churchill always believed he was destined for greatness, and thus, throughout his life, positioned himself in his careers, writing and politics, and in his proximity to the most important people and events in British governmental life to assure he would be prepared for the moment he would be in charge. Jenkins, who has published 18 books and is currently President of the Royal Society of Literature, incorporates many humorous anecdotal moments in his evaluation...
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This biography takes the perspective that Churchill always believed he was destined for greatness, and thus, throughout his life, positioned himself in his careers, writing and politics, and in his proximity to the most important people and events in British governmental life to assure he would be prepared for the moment he would be in charge. Jenkins, who has published 18 books and is currently President of the Royal Society of Literature, incorporates many humorous anecdotal moments in his evaluation of this oft heralded political giant.
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Los Angeles Times - Stanley Weintraub Roy Jenkins's quirky but mostly admiring life of Winston Churchill serves up the vanity with the glory, and the fudge with the facts.
