The Last Lion, Winston Spenser Churchill, Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 — finally released!
[by J. Scott Shipman]
The Last Lion, Winston Spenser Churchill, Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965, by William Manchester and Paul Reid
In the 1980’s, William Manchester wrote two of three planned volumes on the life of Winston Churchill. He had notes for the final volume but illness prevented him from completing. Instead, he brought in Paul Reid to finish his masterpiece. While it took 25 years, the wait was well worth it; Reid thus far (I’m halfway through) has channelled Manchester’s style and presenting a seamless connection to the first two volumes.
Strongest recommendation.
Cross posted at To Be or To Do.
November 4th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Not sure when I can read this series but I’d like to do so this year
November 4th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Zen,
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All three volumes top out at about 3000 pages; still, well worth the time and effort. Kristen is reading volume 1, so we’re comparing notes. I’m over half-way finished, and must say I’m in no hurry. Reid has Manchester’s gift of making The Old Man approachable and decidedly human and flawed. A rare pleasure one should not miss.