Bibliograph

Clementine, the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill, Sonia Purnell

Type

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Clementine, the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill, Sonia Purnell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-419) and index

Illustrations

portraitsplatesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Clementine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

936619728

Responsibility statement

Sonia Purnell

Sub title

the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill

Summary

Late in life, Winston Churchill claimed that victory in the Second World War would have been "impossible' without the woman who stood by his side for fifty-seven turbulent years. Why, then, do we know so little about her? A long overdue tribute to this remarkably resilient woman, Clementine plunges us into the Churchills' vibrant and tumultuous private world. It reveals just how much Winston depended on his wife -- for solace and inspiration, and also for political advice. Clementine was a terrible mother, but you would be hard-pressed to find a more devoted and resourceful wife. -- Back cover

Table Of Contents

The level of events -- More than meets the eye -- The pain and the pride -- I believe in your star -- Married love -- Loss unimaginable -- A country basket -- Temptation and redemption -- A world of accident and storm -- Operation seduction USA -- From FDR to Stalin -- A private line -- Epilogue

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