"Winston Churchill attracted far more criticism alive than he has since his death. He was, according to Evelyn Waugh, 'always in the wrong, surrounded by crooks, a terrible father, a radio personality'. To others, he was the saviour of the nation, even of Western civilization, 'the greatest Briton' who ever lived.
Whatever one's view, Winston Churchill remains splendidly unreduced. He also remains enormous fun--a cartoonist's and caricaturist's dream on the one hand, one of the most powerful and successful statesmen in modern history on the other.
Globally famed for his role as a leader during the Second World War, this study resists the temptation to conflate Churchill's post-war career with Britain's demise on the international stage. Nor does it endorse the notion that Churchill became an anachronism as he lived and continued to work, at a prodigious rate, through his seventies and eighties. As well as being Britain's most celebrated politician and war leader, Winston Churchill was a Nobel Prize-winning author.
He was one of the most prolific writers of his age and his accounts of the momentous events through which he lived have indelibly marked the way in which modern British history has been conceptualized. Uniquely endowed with talent, energy and determination, Winston Churchill was, as a close wartime colleague put it, 'unlike anyone you have ever met before'.
Ashley Jackson describes the contours and contradictions of Churchill's remarkable life and career as a soldier, politician, historian, journalist, painter, amateur farmer and homemaker. From thrusting subaltern to high-flying politician, Cabinet outcast to elder statesman, this is the eternally fascinating story of Winston Churchill's appointment with destiny"--Publisher's description, p. [2] of dust jacket
ISBN:2147483647
Author:Ashley Jackson
Jacob Aliet –
This is a captivating story of Wangari’s turbulent journey from rural Nyahururu to Nairobi City. Wangari takes us through her childhood, her relationship with her parents, and her school experience, to the time she went to the University, coming of age, falling in love, and dealing with heartbreak and trauma.
Very well written in a forthright manner. She is not afraid to share her pain, mistakes, and vulnerabilities, which makes the book very engaging. Good work Wangari!
Teresiah Gitau –
The content is a springboard to practical pathways of food security and sustainability
since people must eat! Transformative, African and Kenyan-led true inspiration to all generations.
Kamau ndungu –
The world is full of real challenges so for an author who takes the approach of setting out real life challenges and how to overcome especially on job loss a common occurrence that has shattered many dreams is motivating. Would encourage and recommend as a good read. It’s short and doable in a day or two
Andy Mumia –
One lesson I have learnt from her, not only heard work and determination can lift your
from where you are but also the attitude and willingness to strive for Success.
Gabriel –
I like her books. They are an eyeopener and informing to a layman who has never been to farming.
Nyambura Muhuriri –
What a captivating read, one filled with great Inspiration and is well expressed.
It goes to show that whatsoever one puts their mind into, be sure to achieve.
Giving up is not an option.
Well done Wangari!
Wangari Kuria –
She faces unimaginable obstacles to become everything she never dreamt possible