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Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / Sonia Purnell.
Late in life, Winston Churchill claimed that victory in the Second World War would have been "impossible' without the woman who stood by his side for fifty-seven turbulent years. Why, then, do we know so little about her? A long overdue tribute to this remarkably resilient woman, Clementine plunges us into the Churchills' vibrant and tumultuous private world. It reveals just how much Winston depended on his wife -- for solace and inspiration, and also for political advice. Clementine was a terrible mother, but you would be hard-pressed to find a more devoted and resourceful wife. -- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 0143128914
- ISBN: 9780143128915
- Physical Description: 436 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-419) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The level of events -- More than meets the eye -- The pain and the pride -- I believe in your star -- Married love -- Loss unimaginable -- A country basket -- Temptation and redemption -- A world of accident and storm -- Operation seduction USA -- From FDR to Stalin -- A private line -- Epilogue. |
| Awards Note: | Plutarch prize finalist ; Telegraph best book of the year. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Blair County Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Martinsburg Community Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg Community Library | B Chu (Text) | 1OMAR00088921Q | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
