![]() ![]() The structure of the book, similar to Johnson’s other writings, reflects this aim particularly as the small news-article-style chapters – each thematically dealing with specific parts of Churchill’s character and achievements – emphasise accessibility. Much like Boris himself, the book is an entertaining – if at times buffoonish – introduction to Churchill’s character and achievements that, alongside some very obvious flaws, achieves Johnson’s stated aim: of providing an insight into the life and times of the Greatest Briton to a generation now twice-removed from when he lived. Indeed, Churchill’s left foot has been rubbed to a brassy-shine with all the attempted thaumaturgy and while there is more than a whiff of left-footed-brassiness about the book, it is also quite a bit more than this. ![]() When young Tories are about to make their maiden speeches in the House of Commons, they can often be found – or so Johnson tells us – in the Member’s Lobby underneath the imposing statue of Churchill, as if trying to channel the great man’s spirit. Boris Johnson, Hodder and Stoughton., 2014. ![]()
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