Book Review - Winston Churchill by John Perry

Winston Churchill by John Perry. This book brings together a concise outlook on the highly influential British man who, with no exaggeration added, shaped the modern world. His unwavering belief in the victory against evil, a sense of Divine intervention, and the advent of hope regardless of circumstance builds this narrative to a powerful start to finish.

Perry does not delve too deeply into the Victorian England system that Churchill's ancestors dwelt in, making the starting read a comfortable one for those who aren't so familiar with that upper class culture.

One cannot read this without quietly (or loudly) agreeing that Churchill was a man 'born for such a time as these'. Sharp wit coupled with oratory prowess could only pull him so far, and this book works to highlight some implications of early Christian grounding, provided by his beloved nanny who through Churchill's lisp calls 'Oom'.

This book is recommended for those looking for a good story, laced with the suspense of ‘what if…’s that comes with reviewing history in hindsight, and perhaps the feeling that purpose does come from on High. Or else there would be no Winston Churchill as we know him.