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nickmasters's review against another edition
5.0
I’ll be honest with you; my knowledge of the legend of Winston Churchill isn’t deep enough for me to truly appreciate just how much Clementine’s role in his life’s achievements was relegated to the shadows, at best. Nor have I watched the recent movies or series offerings where her character and role, and the part they played in UK’s war efforts, have been given credence.
Regardless, through the portrayal of Clementine in the book, you are really given a sense of her life’s sole commitment to Winston and the country. In reality, it’s seems she shaped all her actions, and interactions with those around her, to one common goal, often to the detriment of her children and her health. To be honest, I was almost shocked to find out that her children and step children were brought into the fray when it seemed to suit the greater good, again to the detriment of even their own mental health.
All in all this was a very enlightening read.
History needs people like Clementine, to persevere at all costs, to not lose focus on what’s important, and to be selfless and persistent.
Thank you to White Lion Publishing and NetGalley for a review copy.
Regardless, through the portrayal of Clementine in the book, you are really given a sense of her life’s sole commitment to Winston and the country. In reality, it’s seems she shaped all her actions, and interactions with those around her, to one common goal, often to the detriment of her children and her health. To be honest, I was almost shocked to find out that her children and step children were brought into the fray when it seemed to suit the greater good, again to the detriment of even their own mental health.
All in all this was a very enlightening read.
History needs people like Clementine, to persevere at all costs, to not lose focus on what’s important, and to be selfless and persistent.
Thank you to White Lion Publishing and NetGalley for a review copy.
ashahidian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a well-curated book about the life of Clementine Churchill. The pictures and the text are very well arranged. It gives Clementine her own space, allowing her to be as a person and not as Winston Churchill's wife, a role she performed superbly. Her life was not easy, and she managed to make it as grand as possible. It was nice to read about the work done on the sidelines, and how nothing just "happens" - you have to put a lot of work into it, and Clementine sure did. For herself, for Winston, and for their country. I felt her pain when she wasn't able to connect to her children, who then grew up each with their own sadness, but it might be their part to pay to save the rest.
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