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A review by cristiangarcia
Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
In my 2nd year living in London, I worked for a company located at Buckingham Gate. I got off the tube at Westminster and I'd look at Churchill's statue every morning. Like most of us, I've heard about him as a legend, a man that lived many lives and did the unthinkable.
When this book came out, I got it straight away and even though it took me a year to read it (the lockdown year) I had a wonderful time learning about Churchill, his early years, and most importantly his most prolific years leading the empire on the battle against Nazi Germany.
It is incredible how this man had such an incredible calling since he was young: he would save the UK from a massive threat and he would be on the frontline. For over 7 decades, Churchill made mistakes, traveled the world, fought in wars across countries and smoked/drank ungodly amounts of whisky and cigars.
I loved the narrative of the book, the details, the warmth, and respect towards one of the most fascinating figures of the XX century.
When this book came out, I got it straight away and even though it took me a year to read it (the lockdown year) I had a wonderful time learning about Churchill, his early years, and most importantly his most prolific years leading the empire on the battle against Nazi Germany.
It is incredible how this man had such an incredible calling since he was young: he would save the UK from a massive threat and he would be on the frontline. For over 7 decades, Churchill made mistakes, traveled the world, fought in wars across countries and smoked/drank ungodly amounts of whisky and cigars.
I loved the narrative of the book, the details, the warmth, and respect towards one of the most fascinating figures of the XX century.