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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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Publisher's Summary
As the country navigates a national crisis once again, hear how Britain's Prime Minister was inspired by Winston Churchill.
One man can make all the difference.
Now leader of the UK himself, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the 20th 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.
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson says, 'Churchill is the resounding human rebuttal to all who think history is the story of vast and impersonal economic forces'.
Written by Prime Minister 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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- Anonymous User
- 10-05-2020
A stunning surprise.
Johnson looks at a much underrated aspect of Churchill's capacities and character. His premonitionary foresight and dogged determination.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-2020
Fantastic and insightful book
Great insight into the incredible life of Winston Churchill and his importance in shaping modern history, namely his impact in the wars of the last century (and before) but also the tireless way he would stand up for the working man in his enormous 64 years of parliamentary service. Very well written and narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-01-2020
An Amazing Man
What an outstanding memoir of a great man. Boris Johnston has done Winston Churchill proud.
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- Kerri Warner
- 10-09-2019
awesome
A fabulous book, well researched and written with passion for the subject. I recommend it.
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- Roderic
- 09-05-2019
Excellent exposition and enthusiastically read
I have not previously read much on Churchill. Johnson's biography has great narrative passion while retaining a steady and clear argument. It is well researched and covers a great deal of I suspect undisputed fact, while being quite clear and partisan in its central premise: that Winston Churchill was a character almost unique in history and the only person who could have navigated Britain and the world at large to its post-WWII state.
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- Tony
- 13-03-2019
Quite interesting.
A good combination of history and character analysis. I expected more focus on leadership but it was a easy to listen to review of his process, courage, self belief and thinking.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-02-2019
The hero of democracy
A truly inspiring insight into the life of Winston Churchill a true defender democracy and freedom
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- Bradley
- 13-01-2019
History comes to life
Very good explanation of the life and success of the great man. Interpretation of the events of history are so important. Very good book
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- Tomas
- 23-12-2018
a excellent homage
Gives great insight into the man of Churchill, both his flaws and triumphs. The story is well set out, switching between past and present in a smooth fashion. The only point for improvement would be to have the discussion on the middle East a little bit earlier in the book as it felt like things were jumping back a bit far. Overall a very well done book and a great read/listen.
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- Scott M
- 20-04-2018
Brilliant biography
Superbly researched, written and read. Although clearly a big fan of Churchill, the author doesn't shy away from examining the faults of a remarkable individual.
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