Fascinating read. This was one of the first biographies that I read. Churchill was certainly one of the influential persons of 20th century. I consider the most influential person to be Gandhi but may be when I read more biographies my perspective might change. A lot of detail has been skimmed over in this biography as it is quite short considering the impact Churchill had on our existence. The book seemed rushed over towards the end but the beginning chapters are well written and thorough. If like Paul Johnson's books then you would enjoy this one. ( )

Not the best biography of Churchill, but a good hors d'oeuvre that doesn't take much time to read, is well-written, and is enjoyable and informative. Johnson's summation on why Churchill was great/important is worth the read. ( )

Painfully concise. This was a page-turner about the up and down (mostly up) career of an amazing statesman and workaholic. I got tired just reading about the guy, and am certainly now motivated to read a more thorough biography and/or one of Winnie's many door-stop works. ( )

This book was interesting. I learned more about Churchill and see him in a different light. I would like to find a longer biography of him. ( )

A very good overview of Churchill's life. ( )