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In this absorbing collection of stories and trivia, readers will find answers to amazing aspects of Churchill's life, career and legacy. From his courageous leadership during WWII, through intriguing insights into his powerful speeches, sharp wit and tumultuous career, as well as his accomplishments in personal life. The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
Contents
1 Unhappy childhood 14
2 Fresh air 17
3 Distinctive diction 20
4 American Churchill 22
5 Great escape 24
6 Radical move 27
7 Common myth 28
8 Operational command 30
9 Soul mate 33
10 'Another boy...' 37
11 War strategist 39
12 Therapeutic hobby 43
13 Publically accused 47
14 'Cosy pig' 50
15 Under threat 53
16 Animal lover 55
17 Hobby and habit 58
18 Gold standard 60
19 Black dog 64
20 High life 66
21 Prolific output 69
22 Gathering storm 72
23 'Winston is Back' 77
24 False start 80
25 Ultimately irrelevant 82
26 'Walking with destiny' 85
27 Triumph of sorts 88
28 Oratory skills 92
29 Nerve centre 97
30 Siren suit 102
31 Force of personality 104
32 High honour 109
33 Ignominious defeat 112
34 Highly decorated 115
35 Glittering career 121
36 End of an era 125
37 Lights, camera, action! 127
