Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill

BamBam · 04-04-2009, 03:39 PM

I am really fascinated with him. I guess I'm looking for books on his life.

Does anyone have any suggested books?

Thanks

dunng · 04-04-2009, 03:41 PM

I am interested in any suggestions as well...

04-04-2009, 04:31 PM

I have several suggestions

One of the better ones to read is his first autobiography entitled, "My Early Life". A great read, it provides some very interesting insight into who he was and you get a good sense of his profound humor and wit.

A must-have is the set written by his (I think) offical biographer William Manchester. The volumes are entitled "The Last Lion", with sub-titles for the additional volumes ("Visions of Glory" and "Alone"). These are magnificent works.

Of other interest may be the book done by his great grand-daughter, Celia Sandys entitled, "The Young Churchill".

"Blood, Sweat, and Tears" was written by Churchill himself in (I believe) 1941. Also a great book though it may be tough to find.

Not so much a "book" but more of a pictorial is a work entitled, "Winston Churchill: the Photobiography" by Paterson. It's chock full of pictures of Sir Winston taken during his life.

Hope this helps

hotreds · 04-04-2009, 04:38 PM

For a slightly different point of view than most hagiographies:

http://www.amazon.com/Churchills-War...8880963&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Hitl...8880963&sr=1-3

BamBam · 04-04-2009, 05:03 PM

Does anyone have an opinion on the book "warlord"

hotreds · 04-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Carlo D'Este is an excellent historian!

qwerty1500 · 04-04-2009, 06:09 PM

These two historial fiction pieces by Michael Dobbs caught my attention ...

Churchill’s Triumph: A Novel of Betrayal
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...sku=1402210450

Churchill’s Hour: A Novel of Defiance
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...sku=1402213921

They both sound like a fun read.

qwerty1500 · 04-04-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

For a slightly different point of view than most hagiographies:

http://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Hitl...8880963&sr=1-3

Heard about that one ... interesting argument.

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04-04-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill I have several suggestions One of the better ones to read is his first autobiography entitled, "My Early Life". A great read, it provides some very interesting insight into who he was and you get a good sense of his profound humor and wit. A must-have is the set written by his (I think) offical biographer William Manchester. The volumes are entitled "The Last Lion", with sub-titles for the additional volumes ("Visions of Glory" and "Alone"). These are magnificent works. Of other interest may be the book done by his great grand-daughter, Celia Sandys entitled, "The Young Churchill". "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" was written by Churchill himself in (I believe) 1941. Also a great book though it may be tough to find. Not so much a "book" but more of a pictorial is a work entitled, "Winston Churchill: the Photobiography" by Paterson. It's chock full of pictures of Sir Winston taken during his life. Hope this helps

04-04-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill For a slightly different point of view than most hagiographies: http://www.amazon.com/Churchills-War...8880963&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Hitl...8880963&sr=1-3 __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-04-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill Does anyone have an opinion on the book "warlord"

04-04-2009, 05:18 PM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill Carlo D'Este is an excellent historian! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-04-2009, 06:09 PM	#7
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: Book Suggestions for Winston Churchill These two historial fiction pieces by Michael Dobbs caught my attention ... Churchill’s Triumph: A Novel of Betrayal http://www.borders.com/online/store/...sku=1402210450 Churchill’s Hour: A Novel of Defiance http://www.borders.com/online/store/...sku=1402213921 They both sound like a fun read.