Ako dcéra Winstona Churchilla a uznávaná autorka sa Mary Soames zamerala na literárne spracovanie rodinných vzťahov a historických udalostí. Jej prvou významnou prácou bola biografia jej matky, Clementine Churchill, ktorá ponúkla vhľad do života rodiny. Následne sa venovala editácii korešpondencie medzi sirom Winstonom a Lady Churchill, kde zúročila svoj talent na zasadenie listov do osobného, rodinného a historického kontextu. Jej dielo tak prináša jedinečnú perspektívu na kľúčové momenty 20. storočia.
The fascinating, insightful and often moving correspondence between Sir
Winston and Lady Clementine Churchill extends from their early days of
innocent courtship in 1908 to Winston Churchill's death in 1965.
The home of Winston Churchill from 1922 to 1965 is featured in this title from the National Trusts' series of guides to country house life over the last four centuries.
Clementine, Lady Spencer-Churchill died in 1977, aged 92. In this updated
biography, her daughter, Mary Soames, throws new light on her mother, her
57-year marriage to Winston, her strongly held political views and a life that
spans many of the major events of the 20th century. schovat popis
At ninety years old, Mary Soames is the only surviving child of Winston and
Clementine Churchill. As she meets her future husband Christopher Soames at
the end of this charming memoir, it is clear that, at twenty-four, Mary has
lived a full life and is well prepared for her future as wife and mother.
Clementine Churchill, characterized by her shyness and passion, navigated a life in the public eye alongside her husband, Winston Churchill. Their swift courtship blossomed into a resilient marriage that endured through significant twentieth-century events. This biography, penned by their daughter Mary Soames, offers an affectionate and candid portrayal of their partnership, highlighting both its historical significance and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for those interested in the personal lives behind public figures.