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Clementine : the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill / by Purnell, Sonia.;
A portrait of Winston Churchill's extraordinary wife and her lesser-known role in World War II discusses her relationship with political mentor Eleanor Roosevelt, her role in safeguarding Churchill's health throughout key historical events and her controversial family priorities.Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-419) and index.The level of events -- More than meets the eye -- The pain and the pride -- I believe in your star -- Married love -- Loss unimaginable -- A country basket -- Temptation and redemption -- A world of accident and storm -- Operation seduction USA -- From FDR to Stalin -- A private line -- Epilogue.
Subjects: Biographies.; Churchill, Clementine, 1885-1977.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; Prime ministers' spouses; Prime ministers;
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A daughter's tale : the memoir of Winston Churchill's youngest child / by Soames, Mary.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-356).Chartwell child -- A widening world -- Sisters and cousins -- Growing up with grown-ups -- Family affairs -- A bright life and a darkening horizon -- Clearing the decks -- A year to remember -- At Chequers -- Decisions-- decisions-- decisions -- "A soldier's life is terrible hard--" -- Battery life -- An officer and a gentlewoman -- "Subaltern George" -- Testing times -- Doodlebugs -- Paris again -- Europe arise! -- Triumph and disaster -- "Civvy Street".The youngest daughter of Winston Churchill recalls her childhood spent roaming the family's country estate, her position as one of her father's most trusted companions, and her service as a gunner in the women's auxiliary during World War II.
Subjects: Soames, Mary; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; Churchill, Clementine, 1885-1977.; Soames, Mary; World War, 1939-1945;
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