Of course I’ve seen Darkest Hour, which was a very endearing portrait of the man, but he was never a bombastic speaker that I’ve heard, and I doubt that would have gone over well in the House of Commons. The football cheers would have been out of place. His “defend our island regardless of the costs” speech was delivered in a deadpan calm voice, which made it more powerful. I’ve heard the original.
By all means, do let’s continue to exchange books. Especially about and by Churchill. I have an Australian friend who has several of his multi-volumed histories, but he would never part with them.
I thought the version that people heard of that speech was re-recorded by Churchill years later (frankly he sounded sloshed on it), because they didn't record the Parliament speeches.
The House of Commons has ALWAYS been somewhat ROWDY; just not quite that rowdy!
Oh good...I'm always happy to have a new "book buddy", with whom to exchange titles with and talk about books that we have both read!
Have you read books about Winston's mother, Jennie Jerome Churchill? She was a fascinating woman and an extremely intelligent one to boot.
Winston's son Randolph married an English woman ( who later on became quite famous, or infamous, depending on your political views ) whose bio is sort of interesting. Pamela later on went on to marry Avril Harriman, who was a governor of N.Y. State, a diplomat, and an ambassador.
Randolph and Pamela had a son, whom they named Winston.
Yes, I have read her bio/have that book and IF you want the title, just ask and I'll send it to you along with titles for Jennie Churchill.