The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another terrific historical tale from Erik Larson, this one chronicling the leadership of PM Winston Churchill during Germany’s terrifying and relentless bombing of London and broader England during WWII. The layers of this book deliver many narratives and takeaways, from social dramas of the time, to portraits of background characters who played meaningful roles in history, to the unique and special aspects of Churchill, a leader and voracious communicator who drew out the storied resilience and stubborn courage of the British people. I would read this one again!
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