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From a very young age, Churchill believed he was destined to play a great role in the life of his nation. Roy Jenkinss narrative account of Churchills astounding career is one of the finest political biographies of our time.

What do you tell a teenager that is failing 9th grade, has learning disabilities, no social life, no direction, friends, money or hope? Ike Hebert is being raised by a single Mom who is holding down two jobs to keep their home together. All Ike has is a bicycle and a dream - to become a champion motocross racer. Through circumstances and a friendship with an outcast junkyard dealer, Ike is able to fan the flame of his dream into life, while le...

In acute, stylish prose, Jenkins tackles all of the nuances and intricacies of FDRUs character--a masterly work by the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Churchill" and "Gladstone.

From the admiralty to the miner's strike, from the Battle of Britain to the Nobel Prize, Churchill oversaw some of the most important events the World has ever seen. Roy Jenkins faithfully presents these events, while also managing to convey the contradictions and quirks in Churchill's character. In depth analysis and brilliant historical research make this a magnificent one-volume biography of an extraordinary life. In some ways a companion p...