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The Churchill Factor
- How One Man Made History
- Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*
'A stunning tour de force' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.' THE TIMES
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes on Winston Churchill - a biography like no other.
Brexit, pandemic, economic crisis: Boris Johnson's leadership was an extraordinary period in recent British history, and his inspiration has always been Winston Churchill.
In this book, he explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing and deep humanity.
Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he embraced large-scale strategic bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in healthcare, education and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect.
Written by Boris Johnson in 2014 and published in association with Churchill Heritage, The Churchill Factor is essential listening for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader in a time of crisis.
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- Fergal
- 15-04-15
Very good informative listen
Very well narrated and full of insights into Churchill. A true giant of a man to whom we all owe our freedom
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- jlmcd
- 12-04-15
Brilliant listen.
Brilliant listen, well written and well read aloud. The quotes of Churchill are done really well by a secondary reader.
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- J Harker
- 23-11-15
Great listening
A really well written and spoken book which has been a joy to listen to. Serious research undertaken and considered opinion given
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- David
- 31-03-16
Interesting and Inventive
Written based on outstanding knowledge and Boris humour and fantastically read. Loved it. A bit of the author in the text never hurt anyone and Boris's and Winston's passion shine through in this audiobook
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- AMRS
- 24-05-16
fantastic work
this is a fantastic piece on the life of an amazing man. great storytelling form both the reader and the writer
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- T. Evans
- 06-06-15
joyful romp through Churchill's life
Not a rigirous academic history, but a personal take by Boris Johnson on the Churchill.
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- T R
- 31-01-15
What a bloke!
What you think you know about Churchill is almost certainly deficient. He was so much more than a war time PM; what a bloke.
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- Barbara
- 18-02-15
Erratic
Jumps about all over modern history and gives an astonishingly fresh view on the greatest Englishman ever. Churchill lived a dozen lives simultaneously and all to the full. This book illustrates this perfectly.
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- Oliver
- 14-02-15
Fascinating and inspirational.
Couldn't tear myself away at times.
This has reinvigorated my interest in history and it's impact on politics and life today
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- David1910
- 16-05-17
Brilliantly written
An incredibly well written book which is so easy to listen to. A really balanced view of the man.
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