Why did I wait so long to read this book? It is another fabulous accounting of a woman who has been over looked by history. Winston Churchill has been famous through history for his role in England's successes and failures through the two world wars. He has been written about and played in film roles by famous actors. But his wife Clementine has never really been seen or spoken of.
This book by Marie Benedict changes that. This book looks at Clementine Churchill through a realistic lens. We see her successes and triumphs. We also see her faults and missteps. She was a strong determined partner to Winston, She was a successful leader throughout the Second World War, with many incredible positive initiatives started to help the English citizens and especially the women. She was Winston's right hand man. She whispered in his ear and helped him with his speeches.
But as a mother to her four children, she was not as strong. She did not seem to have the mothering instinct and left her children to the care of many nannies. This book does not end up giving us a very positive perspective on many of their lives.
All in all it is a fascinating and intriguing account of the historical times and of Clementine's life during that time in history. She was an incredible woman.
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