Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill

by Sonia Purnell

Book Overview

"Engrossing...the first formal biography of a woman who has heretofore been relegated to the sidelines."-The New York Times

From the author of the New York Times bestseller A Woman of No Importance, a long overdue tribute to the extraordinary woman who was Winston Churchill's closest confidante, fiercest critic and shrewdest advisor that captures the intimate dynamic of one of history's most fateful marriages.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143128914
• ISBN13: 9780143128915
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Clementine

Did not like this book. It was so boring. Goodness!

Surprisingly Informative

This is such an “inside look” into the lives of Winston Churchill and his strongest advocate — his wife, Clementine. Even history buffs will be captivated by the story of this shrewd, strong marriage partner, who made her life’s work the advancement of Winston’s image and base of support. An astonishing woman whose support and energy any leader would covet.

I could not put it down

This is an excellent book that has many details that I stopped to reread parts. Clemmie as called by her friends is in for a life of excitement, fame and glamour. Her mother Lady Blanche barely made ends meet. Clemmie worked designing and sewing clothing before she married Winston. She had a sharp eye for fashion. Poor Clemmie although she loved Winston and he loved her , he was very impulsive with ideas and money .He would have been ruined had she not pulled back the strings. Clemmie often went away for a rest, Winston moved at a largely accelerated pace and he wore out Clemmie. AS she got older it was at the hospital and Electric shock for Clemmie's severe depression. The couple had 5 children, one died at 2 years old and the first 3 three did not turn out well.Only 1 child Mary was normal. I believe that Winston was bipolar and Clemmie severely depressed, so I believe that is why three children were mentally ill. This book is well worth reading. If you love people and history this is the book for you.