Great Biography of a Great Man
I truly believe that Winston Churchill should have been named Time magazine's Man of the Century. No other person in the 20th century affected the lives of so many. Author Manchester has attempted a three volume biography (volume 2 ends at the start of World War II and volume 3 has not yet been published), which succeeds magnificently. The author brings Churchill alive, and like any great man, he is also flawed, and these are presented without apology. Manchester's style of writing and organization is superb. The story of Churchill's youth and young adulthood is thoroughly explored. The author puts special emphasis on Churchill's childhood and the effects of his relationship with his parents which became obvious throughout his life.I would recommend this book highly.