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The Churchill Factor

How One Man Made History

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The Churchill Factor

By: Boris Johnson
Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
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 THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, BY THE AUTHOR OF UNLEASHED

'A stunning tour de force' - Sunday Telegraph
'Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.' - The Times

Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes on Winston Churchill - a biography like no other.

Brexit, pandemic, economic crisis: Boris Johnson's leadership was an extraordinary period in recent British history, and his inspiration has always been Winston Churchill.

In this book, he explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing and deep humanity.

Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he embraced large-scale strategic bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in healthcare, education and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect.

Published in association with Churchill Heritage, The Churchill Factor is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader in a time of crisis.©2014 Boris Johnson; Published in association with Churchill Heritage Ltd. (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Historical Leadership Management & Leadership Politicians Politics & Activism United States World Winston Churchill War Inspiring Thought-Provoking Suspenseful King Imperialism Royalty

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Editor reviews

One of the most revered leaders in modern history, Winston Churchill’s life is revisited in this extraordinary feat of historical literature. Boris Johnson – politician, historian, journalist and author of The Churchill Factor has written the most thorough and engaging Churchill biographies available today. In this full and unabridged audiobook, narrated by well-known British actor Simon Shepherd, listen to the makings of this incredible man whose achievements and decisions paved the way for modern Britain. An absolutely necessary addition to any library. It is truly inspirational and informative listening. Available now from Audible.
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Very well narrated and full of insights into Churchill. A true giant of a man to whom we all owe our freedom

Very good informative listen

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Brilliant listen, well written and well read aloud. The quotes of Churchill are done really well by a secondary reader.

Brilliant listen.

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A really well written and spoken book which has been a joy to listen to. Serious research undertaken and considered opinion given

Great listening

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Written based on outstanding knowledge and Boris humour and fantastically read. Loved it. A bit of the author in the text never hurt anyone and Boris's and Winston's passion shine through in this audiobook

Interesting and Inventive

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this is a fantastic piece on the life of an amazing man. great storytelling form both the reader and the writer

fantastic work

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Not a rigirous academic history, but a personal take by Boris Johnson on the Churchill.

joyful romp through Churchill's life

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What you think you know about Churchill is almost certainly deficient. He was so much more than a war time PM; what a bloke.

What a bloke!

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Jumps about all over modern history and gives an astonishingly fresh view on the greatest Englishman ever. Churchill lived a dozen lives simultaneously and all to the full. This book illustrates this perfectly.

Erratic

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Couldn't tear myself away at times.
This has reinvigorated my interest in history and it's impact on politics and life today

Fascinating and inspirational.

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An incredibly well written book which is so easy to listen to. A really balanced view of the man.

Brilliantly written

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