Churchill; the Struggle for Survival, 1940-1965

I read this book just after I completed Churchill's 6 volume WWII epic, so I might be more favourable disposed to provide a more positive review than someone who picked up this book, and read it cold. This is an eye opening, brutally honest, and at times touching portrait of a decline of an icon, written by someone who obviously liked him very much, and stood by him until the end. Reading the Second World War, one gets a sense of the man behind the boldness and bluster, this book confirms it with all his charms and warts. Moran often seeks out other contemporaries' opinions of Churchill, both politically, and as a man, and in particular his record during wartime. At the same time, a personal side of Churchill is presented,including his show more ego, his fears, and his despair at being no longer needed.

I would not recommend this book as a first book to read about Churchill, but for someone who has a background and would like more exposure to the man, I think it is a definite read. show less

An intimate portrait of Winston Churchill given by Lord Moran, Churchill's personal physician for the years 1940-1965. A careful, literate diarist, Lord Moran becomes an ever closer companion to Churchill as the war advances and Churchill's health begins to break down. Interesting glimpse of the Churchill family and the famous people Lord Moran meets as he travels with Churchill.

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