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" If you want to find out why Winston Churchill became what he became, listen to this. This first volume lets us in on the early formative years of WC. His relationship with his father and mother are explored rather deeply. "
- Franklin, 4/10/2017
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" Winston Churchill led one of the most fascinating lives that spanned the 19th and 20th century. He participated in one of the British Empire's last cavalry charges. His political life was a wild roller coaster ride of amazing triumphs and crushing defeats. This book and the following volume "The Last Lion - Winston Spencer Churchill- Alone 1932-1940 are well worth the time invested. "
- Kit, 2/17/2014
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" His bio series on Winston Churchill is masterful. "
- Greg, 2/14/2014
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" I could not put it down. "
- Cristin, 2/9/2014
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" Well written biography about a fascinating man. "
- Byron, 2/7/2014
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" One of the greatest biographies ever written of one of the most amazing lives of all time. "
- Craig, 2/7/2014
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" Churchill is a fascinating person and Manchester brings him to life. Very well written. "
- Shy, 2/7/2014
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" Manchester's works give us a view of the man and his time. An easy enthralling book about an enthralling man. "
- Terri, 2/2/2014
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" Wonderful (book 1 and 2). Manchester fills the book with plenty of period information in addition to Churchill bio detail, as well... "
- First, 1/10/2014
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" A biography of am amazing man, eccentric, clear minded, determined and brave beyond measure. His image is still powerful today and shapes for many the essence of Britishness. A great book ..essential reading. "
- Nick, 12/24/2013
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" i am obsessed with these books. at times they get tedious but it's just me; i don't really care about war tactics or whatever. "
- Victoria, 12/21/2013
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" Churchill is a badass. Who knew? "
- Matt, 11/15/2013
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" Great book. Was absorbed throughout the 883 pages and learned a lot. Even the acknowledgments at the end are fascinating. "
- Kristy, 10/22/2013
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" One of the greatest biographies I've ever read -- and it doesn't even touch his time as PM. Manchesters writing is unbelievably good and Churchill's life is even more impressive than you thought. "
- Claire, 10/8/2013
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" One of the best biographies I have ever read. It's really insightful in a non-boring way. I just read in the news that 1 in 4 British teens don't believe Churchill ever existed. It's really too bad that people can't teach their kids about such a great man. "
- Nathan, 10/3/2013
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" It only took me three months (over the holidays, too), but it was well worth the time and concentration. An excellent biography of the early Churchill years. "
- Stephanie, 9/16/2012
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" Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant -- but not as brilliant as Volume 2. "
- Tim, 6/3/2012
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" A bio that rivals the best fiction. "
- Asher, 5/18/2012
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" Excellent but The Last Lion (sequel) is even better. "
- John, 5/14/2012
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" Simply put in one word: Outstanding. "
- Dan, 4/26/2012
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" Thorough. Very thorough. Thankfully, the subject is fascinating. I learned so much about Churchill and his era (much of it surprising) and enjoyed the book so much that I just made a commitment to an equally long and dense Vol. 2. "
- Janis, 3/20/2012
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" Leaves me speechless. "
- Allison, 2/10/2012
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" An amazing story of an amazing man. "
- David, 11/4/2011
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" Very well written book. I feel like I've known Winston Churchill. Does not read like a text book, William Manchester puts you in Churchhill's shoes and lets you live out churchhills life. I am looking forward to reading the next two volumes. "
- Stephen, 5/17/2011
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" This is a great biography with lots of anecdotes and meticulously researched. "
- Jean, 5/6/2011
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" A bio that rivals the best fiction.
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- Asher, 3/14/2011
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" Far and away the best biography I've ever read. I didn't want it to end.
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- Brian, 3/13/2011
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" One of my all-time favorite biographies. Manchester's research and analysis are always insightful and original, and his writing is almost as good as Churchill's.
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- Ben, 2/28/2011
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" Churchill is a fascinating person and Manchester brings him to life. Very well written.
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- Shy, 2/28/2011
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" I knew I was reading this series to get the World War II. A commitment of thousand of pages before I would get there. And it is worth it. I love this flawed, stubborn, amazing, and courageous man. This is THE Bio to read.
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- Carolyne, 2/17/2011
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" Exhaustive research by a personal acquaintance resulted in this series, the first two of which are complete and the third will be forthcoming hopefully this year. Great historical education and adventuresome narrative that kept me turning the pages.
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- Daniel, 2/13/2011
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" A very literate biography of one of the greatest politicians of the 20th century. Contains some fascinating information about his mother and extensive information on World War I and India. I look forward to reading volume 2.
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- M., 2/13/2011
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" Wonderfully detailed account of Churchill's formative years and his experiences in WWI.
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- Bryan, 9/15/2010
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" Winston Churchill's early life. His young life quite lonely and void of his parents. His nanny gave him the love and attention he so needed. It was quite insightfull to the the man.
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- Trudy, 7/3/2010
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