Description: "2010 Churchill Book of the Year . . . . Leaming's insight is extraordinary." - Richard Langworth, Finest Hour: The Journal of Winston Churchill "'Never give in!' The fighting spirit of Winston Churchill comes alive in Barbara Leaming's brutal chronicle of the great man's second premiership." - Chris Matthews, Host of MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" "Revealing and surprising . . . . Leaming, most recently the author of a fine biography of John F. Kennedy, has given us a concise history of Churchill after the trumpets . . . . The book is a well-told political drama about the greatest figure of an epic century. Not a bad achievement, that." - Jon Meacham, Featured Signature Review, Publishers Weekly "I knew Winston Churchill in his last years--as well as a callow 18-year-old can know a great man and world leader more than half a century older; and I am astounded at Barbara Leaming's almost uncanny perception of the workings of his mind." - John Julius Norwich, author of A History of Venice "Sympathetic and highly readable...Leaming takes the reader on an intimate cruise of British politics." - San Francisco Chronicle "The plot, which covers the last 10 years of [Churchill's] political life, could hardly be more gripping. . . . Barbara Leaming has fashioned a poignant narrative. Like any good storyteller, she focuses sharply on the protagonist and his aspirations. . . . Compelling." - Sunday Times (London) "Insightful and highly entertaining...Leaming's masterfully written and intimate book is a rich insider's tale of back-stairs palace intrigue. Her superb sources provide wonderful insight into the personalities of the players and Leaming brings them alive in this period as few other authors have done." - Sarasota Herald Tribune "Leaming spins a gripping yarn of epic dimensions. . . . A moving chronicle of one extraordinary man's determination to overcome seemingly crushing adversity. . . . In the true sense of the word, it is a great story. . . . A fascinating take on momentous events, with a truly human hero at its heart." - New Statesman (London) "Leaming tells a rousing story. . . . This is exciting historical writing. . . . Churchill was the greatest figure of an epic century. You need to know about the last ten years of his public life." - Liz Smith "Accomplished biographer Leaming tracks Winston Churchill's masterful postwar comeback. . . . A lively chronicle. . . . Tight, polished and effectively focused on the lesser-known end of Churchill's career." - Kirkus Reviews "Absorbing. . . . Illuminating. . . . Eminently readable political history." - Booklist "Fascinating. . . . A memorable and very readable portrait of one of the 20th century's towering figures." - Roanoke Times "Leaming has produced a splendid book about Britain's last lion. Even in winter, he never lost his roar." - Washington Times "Leaming spins a gripping yarn of epic dimensions....A moving chronicle of one extraordinary man's determination to overcome seemingly crushing adversity...In the true sense of the word, it is a great story...A fascinating take on momentous events, with a truly human hero at its heart." - Eastern Daily Press (UK) "A fascinating new book." - Daily Express (London) "A well-written book . . . . Full of interesting details . . . . The manner in which Leaming has captured the essential Winston commands our admiration." - Church Times (UK) "Colorful details abound. . . . A beguiling portrait of a leading politician who refuses to acknowledge his waning powers." - Daily Express (London)

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