Best Little Stories from the Life and Times of Winston Churchill

by C. Brian Kelly

Winston Churchill was one of the most extraordinary figures of the twentieth century. Able to see clearly when so many were blind to the threat posed by Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, Churchill was strong in a time of crisis and inspired nations to greatness. His colorful and stimulating prose, his perseverance in facing adversity, his prodigious contributions to literature, his devotion to the ideal of liberty, and his courageous leadership are there for all to see and follow.

Genres: Biography, History

430 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

C. BRIAN KELLY, a prize-winning journalist, is president and founder of Montpelier Publishing and a columnist and editor emeritus for Military History magazine. He also is a lecturer in newswriting at the University of Virginia. Kelly's articles have appeared in Reader's Digest, Friends, Yankee, Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, and other magazines, and he is the author of several books on American history.

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series of books use dozens of 1-4 page stories to illustrate the key points of a life. So it doesn't have a good narrative or any story line to keep you going. But you do get an interesting glimpse into a life, and Winston Churchill's was a very fascinating life at that. Good "library" book!

[Darlene Achee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a fun read, offering many personal stories into Winston Churchill's life. The timeline is not sequential, which meant I had to stop and process the order sometimes. This is why I give it 4 stars. The book was fascinating if you enjoy a deep narrative.