The Travels of Winston Churchill
Illustrated with photographs from the private family album, Chasing Churchill follows in the footsteps of some of Sir Winston Churchill's famous trips to the four corners of the world, by his granddaughter Celia Sandys. She visits South Africa, Morocco, France, the USA amongst others - and recounts how Sir Winston's trips not only changed the course of world history, but helped to shape the man who has come to be known as 'our Greatest Briton'.
Celia Sandys' charming autobiography paints a remarkable picture of her exceptional life. It also includes a unique window on the life and death of her grandfather, Winston Churchill. Married three times during an eventful life, she became a renowned author and presenter of stories of the incredible Churchill dynasty.
This book accompanies the exhibition at the Churchill War Rooms--Back cover.
An intimate expert on Sir Winston, his own granddaughter offers today’s business leaders insights on the leadership strategies that made Churchill great. There is a timelessness to Winston Churchill’s legacy for those who lead, regardless of their profession or title. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was described as “Churchill in a Yankees cap” for his leadership during 9/11, wrote to Celia Sandys: "Your grandfather was a great source of inspiration and strength to me following the tragic events." Now, in We Shall Not Fail, Sandys has distilled the essential principles of leadership that guided Churchill throughout his remarkable career and highlights how you can apply them to your own work life. The lessons include: * Nothing works like simple passion for excellence * Encourage a culture where what counts is thinking, trying, and testing. * Champion innovators and protect them from bureaucrats. * Don’t allow different standards for top executives and entry-level workers. Drawing on vivid stories, letters, and speeches, Sandys reveals what we must learn if we are to lead in today’s tough business environment by studying the actions and words of a man who is still regarded as an inspirational colossus. “He was, in that overused but inevitable phrase, ‘larger than life.’ A leader. A man among men.”—Margaret Thatcher “One of the most progressive leaders the world has ever seen.”—Nelson Mandela
This portrait of Winston Churchill, crafted by his granddaughter, presents a vivid and unapologetic account of the future prime minister during the Boer War, depicting him as an action hero. The author’s affection for her grandfather shines through, yet she balances this with an acknowledgment of his grandiosity, maintaining reader trust. Sandys highlights Churchill's keen awareness of political currents, illustrating how he sought the limelight as fervently as he pursued adventure. Her brisk narrative style, combined with readers' knowledge of Churchill's later achievements, allows for an understanding of young Winston's ambition without judgment. During his nine-month tenure in South Africa, Churchill, though officially a noncombatant reporter, managed to send stirring dispatches to the Morning Post, engage in fierce skirmishes, be captured as a prisoner of war, and execute a daring escape. This lively biographical account captures a spirited and enterprising young Churchill, effectively foreshadowing the magnitude of his future renown. The book is a thrilling read filled with action, suspense, and historical insight, making it a compelling exploration of a formative period in Churchill's life.