A moving and intimate history of the love and life shared by Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Clementine throughout their remarkable marriage including the most turbulent years of the 20th century during World War Two. This fascinating insight into the personal life of the woman behind one of the greatest statesmen that ever lived is the perfect book for fans of James C Humes, David Stafford and Christopher Catherwood.
From the moment of their marriage in 1908 Clementine Churchill dedicated her life to her extraordinary husband. She has been credited as the woman who made Churchill the great man that he was. The beautiful and intelligent Clementine discreetly managed every aspect of her husbands life, providing advice, inspiration, support, comfort, strength and companionship, through good and bad.
A remarkable woman who, with incredible insight, worked tirelessly to support her husband and family while also dedicating herself to her own charitable causes. Clementine was the only person who could be relied on to 'manage' Winston. Paying tribute he said 'My marriage was much the most fortunate and joyous event which happened to me in the whole of my life ... I could never have succeeded without her.'
Based on years of research including material from innumerable letters, diaries, documents and memoirs; interviews and stories gathered from some of the hundreds of people they worked with, ministers, their wives, M.P.s, friends and relatives, dignitaries, and the general public. This is a uniquely personal insight into Clementine Churchill's momentous role in history.
'A fascinating biography' - The Daily Express
'Enthusiastic reviews, by themselves, do not account for the fact that My Darling Clementine has been a runaway bestseller on two continents. The book's enormous popularity springs from the richness of the subject matter itself. Her dedication to her unpredictable husband through moments of heartbreak and exultation, her tact and wisdom in nurturing his genius, make this book one of the most memorable love stories of our time' - Reader's Digest
'Mr. Fishman has put us in his debt by telling the world of this great lady and of her work for the world' - Earl Attlee in the Sunday Times
'Clemmie and Winston - the mighty coalition. A fascinating biography. The book that spells success' - Daily Express
'A chirrupy, button-holing yet sometimes moving account of Lady Churchill's life with Sir Winston' - Observer
'A storehouse of anecdotes' - Evening Standard
'A fascinating story ... intimate, human and often humorous ... It is a love story deep and tender' -Birmingham Post
'Here is history ... No man, and certainly no woman whose heart has been stirred by Winston Churchill's oratory and deeds will want to miss this' - Sunday Express
