Book
Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / Sonia Purnell.
A portrait of Winston Churchill's extraordinary wife and her lesser-known role in World War II discusses her relationship with political mentor Eleanor Roosevelt, her role in safeguarding Churchill's health throughout key historical events, and her controversial family priorities.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525429777 (hardcover) :
- Physical Description: 436 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "First published in Great Britain under the title First lady: the life and wars of Clementine Churchill by Aurum Press Ltd."--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Churchill, Clementine, 1885-1977. Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965. Prime ministers' spouses > Great Britain > Biography. Great Britain > History > 20th century. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 941.084092 Churc-P | 31681002808442 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Sonia Purnell is a biographer and journalist who has worked at The Economist, The Telegraph, and Sunday Times. Her first book, Just Boris, a candid portrait of London mayor and Brexit champion Boris Johnson, was longlisted for the Orwell prize. Clementine, published as First Lady:The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill in the UK, was chosen as a Book of the Year by The Telegraph and Independent and was shortlisted for the Plutarch Award. Residence: London, UK Social: Twitter: SoniaPurnell
