I Was Winston Churchill's Private Secretary

by Phyllis Moir

""I Was Winston Churchill�������s Private Secretary"" is a memoir written by Phyllis Moir, who served as the private secretary to the renowned British statesman and Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. The book provides a unique insight into the life and work of Churchill, as seen through the eyes of his closest confidante and secretary. Moir recounts her experiences working for Churchill during some of the most tumultuous periods in British history, including World War II and the Cold War. She provides a detailed account of Churchill's daily routines, his personal habits, and his leadership style, as well as his relationships with other world leaders, including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin. The book also sheds light on Moir's own life, including her experiences as a woman working in a male-dominated field, and her interactions with other members of Churchill's staff. Overall, ""I Was Winston Churchill�������s Private Secretary"" is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic figures in modern history.A Collection Of Recollections Of Winston Churchill's Life, As Remembered By One Of His Private Secretaries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History

232 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Chaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful book this is! A real insight into the man by someone that actually worked for him closely. Having watched the Darkest hour I sought out for a book written by someone close to him like this, as I found him truly inspirational and throughly interesting. Beautifully written and done in 1941 a few years before victory, Phyllis had no idea how it would pan out, but knew he would succeed.

[Pat]

This antique book was written in 1941. I was fortunate to find it in my late dad’s collection of books and the timing was perfect to read it while currently watching the Crown and seeing the movies Darkest Hour and Dunkirk. It was an interesting insight into how the great Winston Churchill wrote his speeches, books, and articles and how important he was to the history of Great Britain.

[Jmsinessex · Rating 4 out of 5]

As you might imagine, this is a very personal account of a very public man. It's well written in a conversational voice and it's a quick, informative read. The book was published in 1941 and she makes no mention of her reason for leaving Churchill's employ (I assume that's what happened) in the middle of WWII, just when we want to watch him most closely.