Patrick Maina từ Kottapadi, Kerala, India

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12/22/2024

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2018-09-16 21:30

Khi Hơi Thở Hóa Thinh Không Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Paul Kalanithi

He did not see himself as a reactionary longing for a past that was gone, but as the prophet of a dangerous future. The world, he said, was “entering a period when the struggle for self-preservation is going to present itself with great intenseness to thickly populated industrial countries.” Five years ago, eminent historian Paul Johnson published this concise history of Winston Churchill, in order to answer the question “Did Churchill save England?” Obviously Winston Churchill has a rich history and a definitive biography would require upwards of 1,000 pages. But there is something to be said for a 200 page biography like this one, and the focus on Churchill’s acumen about world affairs makes for a great book. First, Johnson not only hits the high points, but also adds his only personal experiences with The British Bulldog. Second, we get a real feel for the man – his tenacity, his stubbornness and his ever present wit. Lastly, sometimes a short biography such as this one serves as a taste test for delving into the longer, more exhaustive tome. I have to say I’m hooked. Winston Churchill was not only a great leader who seemed destined to lead in a time of world crisis, but an interesting personality as well. I will definitely be reading that larger biography (which Johnson recommends a few in the Further Reading section of the book).

Người đọc Patrick Maina từ Kottapadi, Kerala, India

Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.