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Churchill: The Struggle for Survival 1945-60 Paperback – February 16, 2006

by Lord Moran (Sir Charles Watson) (Author)

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The second edition in the landmark reissue of the diaries of Winston Churchill's doctor, devoted friend, and confidant, Lord Moran, present a frank and intimate portrait of the Prime Minister from the tumultuous post-World War II years all the way up to his death in January 1965. In his unique position as a companion to Churchill throughout virtually his entire career as a statesman, Moran sheds new light on the controversies that precipitated Churchill's eventual fall from grace after the War, presenting an invaluable picture of a complicated, contradictory individual: stubborn, defiant, prideful, yet possessing an undeniable strength and nobility. Moran chronicles not only the key political events of Churchill's last twenty years—his legendary Iron Curtain speech, his triumphant return to power in 1951 and his ensuing role in the unfolding political landscape of the Cold War era—but also Churchill's place as a Nobel Prize winning historian, voracious traveler, and enigmatic father and husband. What we get with the Churchill Diaries is an absolutely indispensable first-hand document of one of the most towering historical figures of the 20th century.

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384 pages
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English
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Basic Books
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February 16, 2006
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5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches
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0786717068
ISBN-13

978-0786717064
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The Churchill industry continues with this second volume of the diaries of Lord Moran (volume one, covering the wartime years, was published here in 2002). Moran, born Charles McMoran Wilson, was Churchill's doctor and friend, traveling with the iconic figure for decades—and he kept notes. This volume begins with "The Big Blow," when English voters turned the wartime prime minister out of office by a landslide and covers, often in voluminous detail, the next 15 years of Churchill's life—a period during which he wrote his magisterial history of WWII and again served as England's prime minister (he was re-elected in 1951). The book reads more like a novel than a diary, and the author's charming style and devotion to his subject create an indelible portrait of the enigmatic, multifaceted Churchill. Sometimes, it's the personal details that make history come alive. When Churchill was turned out of office in 1945, Moran said the people were ungrateful. "Oh, no," Churchill replied with remarkable calm. "I wouldn't call it that. They have had a very hard time." (Feb.)
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Lord Moran (Charles McMoran Wilson) was Winston Churchill's private doctor and close friend throughout Churchill's career as a statesman. This abridged and revised edition of Moran's diaries was published in Britain in 2005. Entries begin with Churchill's resignation as prime minister in 1945. Moran chronicles the man's medical problems (his first stroke occurred in 1949), his return to power in 1951, his trip to the U.S., and his iron curtain speech. In this private look at a public figure, Moran visits Churchill's relationship with his wife, his frequent outrage at stories about him in the papers, and his love of books. Moran explains that he thought it right to recount the stages of Churchill's decline as long as he possessed political power and even afterward when his advice was still sought, but there was no point in continuing the story beyond the time when he ceased to be of any historical significance--why, then, the book ends in 1960, five years before Churchill's death. Edifying to history buffs. George Cohen
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books; Revised edition (February 16, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786717068
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786717064
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches

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James Hercules Sutton

Indispensable.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2012

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Most biographies are pedestrian; this one is not. It's a day-to-day account of Churchill's declining years by his personal physician and close friend. Lord Moran was closer to Churchill than anyone and knows more about him than any outside of Churchill's family. He is Churchill's Boswell. His style is readable; his diagnoses truthful; his observations convincing. There are minor revelations. Churchill, like Hitler, was taking amphetamines and sleeping pills, supplied by a personal physician. Then there is Moran's occasional frustration at having a patient who pays no attention to his physician. But the result is a view of Churchill that is indispensable to any who want to know "the man of the century." Moran's two books about Churchill supply information not available elsewhere. One must read Churchill's books first, but then Moran, if one is to have a picture of Winston, warts and all. The picture presented here is poignant for its moments of sadness. Churchill was in irreversible decline, and Moran documents his descent into the abyss and inability to take himself off stage. The result is the most humane and readable account of the great man that we have available, and the most disinterested, so much so that Moran was criticized heartily by Churchill's family, as those in it were concerned more with preservation of Churchill's reputation than with intimate portraits for posterity. That is what we have here, thanks to a friend who overcame medical protocol in order to hold it toward us.

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A Unique Perspective

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Moran was criticized for the "violation of patient confidentiality," but the theme of this fascinating account of Churchill's last years in public office is important enough - to me (a mental health professional who fully understands the sacred trust of confidentially) - to give him a pass on that issue. He exposes infirmities and personal weaknesses, of course, but at the same time gives us a vivid serious of images of a great man possessing surpassing insight who, however haltingly at times as he aged, continued to care so much about his country and the world.

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Churchill biography.....

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A real insider's view of W Churchill's life and times.....still considered one of the best, non-sensational biographies of all time....Moran was a doctor, so the views are sometimes personal, not political!! Highly recommended!!!

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Michelle Dini

Five Stars

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I can't put the book down!

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Excellent read. Not as controversial as many contend.

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great book.

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This book was really interesting because it gave you an insight into one of the world's greatest leaders.

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claire miles

Well done Lord Moran - what a difficult patient!!!!!!!!

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It gave details of the struggle of Churchill to function in the face of many illnesses and his indomitable spirit, and the successful efforts of his doctor to care for Churchill's physical health and to protect his image and give him privacy. Most of the serious illnesses remained private to Churchill and his doctor. Further insights into the character and temperament of Churchill, some attractive, some less so. Very credible.

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