Churchill Defiant: Fighting On, 1945–1955 Audiobook
Churchill Defiant: Fighting On is Barbara Leaming’s account of Winston Churchill’s final decade in public life, from 1945 to 1955. This English-language unabridged audiobook is narrated by Simon Prebble and runs 10 hours and 54 minutes.
At a glance
- Covers Churchill’s political and personal life from 1945 to 1955, including his refusal to retire after his 1945 electoral defeat.
- Narrated by Simon Prebble in an unabridged recording.
- Customer feedback praises the book’s historical insight and writing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format retains the full account across a stated listening time of 10 hours and 54 minutes.
- The subject combines Churchill’s later political struggles with personal relationships and rivalries.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Barbara Leaming |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Simon Prebble |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 54 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harper |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 12 2010 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Churchill’s later years, postwar British politics or historical biography.
- Audiobook listeners seeking an unabridged English account narrated by Simon Prebble.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for coverage of Churchill’s entire life rather than his public life from 1945 to 1955.
- Readers who prefer a print or ebook format.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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26% 26% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive, highlighting an informative and engaging account, Churchill-related insight, a compelling personal story and praised writing. That response may suit listeners seeking political biography with attention to character and relationships. Ratings are mostly in the top two star categories, though a smaller share is lower, so the aggregate does not establish that every listener will enjoy the book.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as fascinating and informative.
- Feedback praises the account of Churchill’s later years, its personal story and the writing.
Frequently asked questions
What period does Churchill Defiant cover?
The account focuses on Winston Churchill’s final ten years in public life, from 1945 to 1955, including the period after his 1945 electoral defeat.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
Barbara Leaming is the author and Simon Prebble is the narrator.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies it as unabridged and gives a listening length of 10 hours and 54 minutes.
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