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Churchill

Walking with Destiny

Book • 2018

In this landmark biography, Andrew Roberts provides a deeply personal and historically rich portrait of Winston Churchill.

With exclusive access to new material such as transcripts of War Cabinet meetings, diaries, letters, and unpublished memoirs from Churchill's contemporaries, Roberts reveals the hidden forces behind Churchill's legendary drive.

The book explores Churchill's life in detail, from his early years to his leadership during World War II, highlighting his courage, tenacity, leadership, and moral conviction.

It also discusses his complex relationships, including his interactions with King George VI and Franklin Roosevelt, and evaluates his legacy in the context of modern leadership challenges.

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Konstantin Kisin

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Recommended by

David Placek

, highlighting Winston Churchill's tenacity and unusual statesmanship.

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Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as written by Neil’s friend, Andrew Roberts.

Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins: Who Will Win the Israel-Iran War?

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of Andrew Robert's books.

#773: Andrew Roberts on The Habits of Churchill, Lessons from Napoleon, and The Holy Fire Inside Great Leaders

Mentioned by

David Senra

while discussing Winston Churchill's views on idleness.

#266 Henry Ford's Autobiography

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David Senra

as another biography of Winston Churchill.

#320 The Making of Winston Churchill Part 2

Mentioned by

David Senra

as one of his favorite biographies of Winston Churchill.

#319 The Making of Winston Churchill Part 1

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a biography of Winston Churchill.

#310 Walt Disney and Picasso

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a book he has previously discussed on his podcast.

Mentioned by

David Senra

as an author whose concise biographies he enjoys, specifically mentioning his biography of Churchill.

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a recently discovered author whose biographies he enjoys.

#249 Steve Jobs In His Own Words

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a 190-page biography of Churchill, praised for its concise writing style.

#232 Alexander the Great

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a biography he previously read.

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a biography providing insights into Churchill's life and lessons.

#225 Winston Churchill

Recommended by

David Senra

as the author of a biography on Winston Churchill, which sparked his interest in Johnson's other works.

#226 Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle

Recommended by

David Senra

as a short, crisp biography of Winston Churchill.

#240 Mozart: A Life

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to the importance of not underestimating opponents.

#241 The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies

Mentioned by

Peter Robinson

when introducing

Andrew Roberts

and his works.

The Three Historians: Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Andrew Roberts | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

Mentioned by

Dan Senor

as one of his 24 books.

History’s Case for Trump’s Gaza Plan - with Andrew Roberts

Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

as a book that has gone viral and continues to sell tens of thousands of copies every year.

The Truth About Winston Churchill - Andrew Roberts

Mentioned by

Afua Hirsch

as a source for the podcast episode.

Winston Churchill | His Finest Hour | 3

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